How To Fix MDG_MDF316 - Invalid higher-level characteristic

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MDG_MDF - Master Data: Messages

• Message number: 316

• Message text: Invalid higher-level characteristic

What causes this issue?

You created a hierarchy that is not compounded to a valid value for the
higher-level characteristic.

System Response

Changes are not saved.

How to fix this error?

Correct the Customizing.

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.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MDG_MDF316 - Invalid higher-level characteristic ?

  The SAP error message MDG_MDF316: Invalid higher-level characteristic typically occurs in the context of Master Data Governance (MDG) when there is an issue with the hierarchy of characteristics in a master data record. This error indicates that the system is unable to validate a higher-level characteristic that is expected to be present or correctly defined in the data model.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Higher-Level Characteristic: The higher-level characteristic that is referenced in the data record may not exist or may not be properly defined in the system.
  Incorrect Hierarchy Structure: The hierarchy structure may not be correctly set up, leading to inconsistencies in how characteristics are related to one another.
  Data Integrity Issues: There may be issues with the integrity of the data, such as incorrect or incomplete entries that violate the expected relationships between characteristics.
  
  Configuration Issues: The configuration settings in the MDG system may not align with the expected data model, leading to validation failures.
  
  
  Solution:
  
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