How To Fix MDG_DT_DATA_MODEL149 - Attribute names must not start with ZZ* or YY* in SAP landscape.

MDG_DT_DATA_MODEL149 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 149

• Message text: Attribute names must not start with ZZ* or YY* in SAP landscape.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MDG_DT_DATA_MODEL149 - Attribute names must not start with ZZ* or YY* in SAP landscape. ?

  The SAP error message MDG_DT_DATA_MODEL149 indicates that attribute names in the Data Model for Master Data Governance (MDG) should not start with the prefixes "ZZ" or "YY". This restriction is in place to ensure that custom attributes do not conflict with standard SAP attributes and to maintain a clear distinction between standard and custom fields.
  
  Cause:
  
  Naming Convention: In SAP, the prefixes "ZZ" and "YY" are typically reserved for custom developments. The system enforces this rule to prevent potential conflicts with standard SAP attributes and to ensure that custom fields are easily identifiable.
  Data Model Configuration: When configuring a data model in MDG, if you attempt to create or modify an attribute that starts with these prefixes, the system will raise this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Rename Attributes: Change the names of the attributes that start with "ZZ" or "YY" to something that does not start with these prefixes. For example, you could use "Z" or "Y"