How To Fix UD164 - Error saving entity type attributes & &

UD164 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UD - EDM - Enterprise Data Model

• Message number: 164

• Message text: Error saving entity type attributes & &

What causes this issue?

An error occurred when saving the entity type attributes.

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

System Response

How to fix this error?

Analyze the Syslog to locate the cause of the error.
Check the entity type attributes, and correct them
if necessary.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UD164 - Error saving entity type attributes & & ?

  The SAP error message UD164, which states "Error saving entity type attributes & &," typically occurs when there is an issue with saving data related to entity types in the SAP system. This error can arise in various contexts, such as during the configuration of data models, entity types, or when working with the SAP Data Hub or SAP HANA.
  Possible Causes:
  
  Data Integrity Issues: There may be inconsistencies or invalid data in the entity type attributes that are being saved.
  Authorization Problems: The user may not have the necessary permissions to save changes to the entity type attributes.
  Technical Issues: There could be underlying technical issues, such as database connectivity problems or issues with the SAP application server.
  Configuration Errors: Incorrect configuration settings in the entity type or related components may lead to this error.
  Missing Required Fields: Required fields for the entity type may not be filled out, leading to a failure when attempting