How To Fix UGMD184 - Application &1: Original storage of master data/hierarchies must be local

UGMD184 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UGMD - FIN Master Data: Messages

• Message number: 184

• Message text: Application &1: Original storage of master data/hierarchies must be local

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UGMD184 - Details

• The SAP error message UGMD184 indicates that there is an issue with the storage of master data or hierarchies in the context of a specific application. The message states that the original storage of master data or hierarchies must be local, which typically means that the data must be stored in a local database rather than being accessed from a remote or external source.
  
  Cause:
  
  Data Storage Location: The error usually arises when the system is trying to access master data or hierarchies that are not stored locally. This can happen if the data is being referenced from a remote system or if there is a misconfiguration in the data storage settings.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the SAP system that dictate where master data should be stored or accessed from. If these settings are not aligned with the requirements of the application, the error can occur.
  Data Transfer Issues: If