How To Fix SDME_MDB330 - The field attributes 'read only' and 'mandatory' are mutually exclusive

SDME_MDB330 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SDME_MDB - DME: Maintenance Dialog Builder

• Message number: 330

• Message text: The field attributes 'read only' and 'mandatory' are mutually exclusive

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SDME_MDB330 - The field attributes 'read only' and 'mandatory' are mutually exclusive ?

  The SAP error message SDME_MDB330 indicates that there is a conflict in the field attributes of a data model in the SAP system. Specifically, it states that the field attributes 'read only' and 'mandatory' are mutually exclusive, meaning that a field cannot be both read-only and mandatory at the same time.
  
  Cause:
  This error typically arises when:
  
  A field is defined as mandatory (i.e., it must be filled in) but is also set to read-only (i.e., it cannot be modified or filled in by the user).
  This conflict can occur during the configuration of data models, especially in the context of SAP Master Data Governance (MDG) or similar applications where data attributes are defined.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to adjust the field attributes in the data model configuration. Here are the steps you can take:
  
  
  Access the Data Model Configuration:
  
  Go to the relevant transaction or configuration area where the data model is defined (e.g.,