How To Fix MDG_DT_DATA_MODEL118 - User status can be set only in customer landscape

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MDG_DT_DATA_MODEL - Messages for the Configuration Workbench Model Access API

• Message number: 118

• Message text: User status can be set only in customer landscape

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MDG_DT_DATA_MODEL118 - User status can be set only in customer landscape ?

  The SAP error message MDG_DT_DATA_MODEL118 indicates that a user status can only be set in a customer landscape. This error typically arises in the context of SAP Master Data Governance (MDG) when trying to change the status of a data object in a system that is not configured as a customer landscape.
  Cause:
  
  System Configuration: The error usually occurs when the system is set up as a standard SAP system (e.g., a development or quality assurance system) rather than a customer-specific landscape. In such cases, certain functionalities, including user status changes, may be restricted.
  User Status Management: The user status you are trying to set may be defined in a way that it is only applicable in a customer-specific environment, which means it cannot be executed in a standard or non-customer landscape.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check System Landscape: Ensure that you are working in a customer landscape. If you are in a development or testing environment, you may need to switch to a production or customer-specific environment where the user status can be set.
  Review User Status Configuration: Check the configuration of the user status in the MDG system. Ensure that the status you are trying to set is correctly defined and is intended for use in the current landscape.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to the SAP documentation or help resources for MDG to understand the specific requirements and configurations needed for user status management.
  Contact SAP Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance. They can provide guidance based on your specific system configuration and requirements.
  
  Related Information:
  
  MDG Configuration: Familiarize yourself with the configuration settings for user statuses in SAP MDG. This includes understanding how to define and manage user statuses in the MDG data model.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this error or provide additional context on user status management in MDG.
  Community Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where you can find discussions related to similar issues and solutions shared by other users.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to address the error message MDG_DT_DATA_MODEL118 effectively.