How To Fix MDG_SF021 - Hierarchy processing of entity type &1 by &2

MDG_SF021 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MDG_SF - MDG: Sample Model SFlight

• Message number: 021

• Message text: Hierarchy processing of entity type &1 by &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MDG_SF021 - Hierarchy processing of entity type &1 by &2 ?

  The SAP error message MDG_SF021 typically relates to issues encountered during the hierarchy processing of an entity type in SAP Master Data Governance (MDG). This error can occur when there are problems with the hierarchy structure or when the system is unable to process the hierarchy for a specific entity type.
  
  Cause:
  
  Hierarchy Structure Issues: The hierarchy for the specified entity type may not be correctly defined or may contain inconsistencies.
  Missing Data: Required data for processing the hierarchy might be missing or incomplete.
  Configuration Errors: There may be configuration issues in the MDG settings related to the entity type or hierarchy processing.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to perform the hierarchy processing for the specified entity type.
  Technical Errors: There could be underlying technical issues, such as database inconsistencies or problems with the MDG application itself.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Hierarchy Definition: Review the hierarchy structure for the entity type in question. Ensure that