How To Fix MDG_MDF115 - Field &1 cannot be a node in hierarchies of characteristic &2

MDG_MDF115 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MDG_MDF - Master Data: Messages

• Message number: 115

• Message text: Field &1 cannot be a node in hierarchies of characteristic &2

What causes this issue?

According to the data basis definition, &v1& should be used as a node
characteristic in hierarchies of characteristic &v2&. However, the
definition of data basis &v4& already shows that a different field (&v3&
) should be used as the node characteristic for &v2&. The assignment of
the node characteristic must be unique for the entire client.

System Response

Your changes cannot be saved.

How to fix this error?

Correct the definition of the data basis. This error is usually due to
inappropriate role assignments.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

MDG_MDF115 - Details

• The SAP error message MDG_MDF115 indicates that a specific field (denoted as &1) cannot be used as a node in the hierarchies of a characteristic (denoted as &2) in the Master Data Governance (MDG) module. This error typically arises when there is an issue with the configuration of the hierarchy or the characteristics in the MDG system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Field Configuration: The field specified in the error message is not configured correctly to be used as a node in a hierarchy. This could be due to the field not being defined as a characteristic that can participate in hierarchical structures.
  Data Model Issues: The data model may not support the hierarchical structure for the specified characteristic. This could be due to missing settings or incorrect relationships between the fields and characteristics.
  Inconsistent Data: There may be inconsistencies in the data that prevent the field from being recognized as a valid node in the hierarchy.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Field