How To Fix UGMD417 - Field &1: Critical change in attribute mapping

UGMD417 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UGMD - FIN Master Data: Messages

• Message number: 417

• Message text: Field &1: Critical change in attribute mapping

What causes this issue?

For field &v1&, mapping of its remote attributes &v2& is defined for a
role attribute. The system has determined a change to this field
attribute assignment in the remote system, that in connection with the
existing attribute mapping represents a critical change. Either
attribute &v2& was removed, or its time dependency has been changed.

System Response

The application cannot be run at present.

How to fix this error?

Correct the data model. You have two options for this:
You wish to retain the attribute mapping. In this case, cancel the
change to &v1& / attribute &v2& again.
You want to delete the attribute mapping in connection with this change
to field &v1& / attribute &v2&.
Decide on one of these alternatives after taking the consequences into
account.

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.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

UGMD417 - Details

• The SAP error message UGMD417, which states "Field &1: Critical change in attribute mapping," typically occurs in the context of data migration or data mapping processes within SAP systems, particularly when using tools like SAP Data Services or SAP Master Data Governance (MDG). This error indicates that there has been a significant change in how a particular field (represented by &1) is mapped or defined, which could lead to inconsistencies or data integrity issues.
  
  Cause:
  
  Attribute Mapping Changes: The error is often triggered when there is a change in the mapping of attributes between source and target systems. This could involve changes in data types, field lengths, or the structure of the data model.
  Data Model Changes: If the underlying data model has been altered (e.g., fields added, removed, or modified), it can lead to critical changes that the system cannot reconcile automatically.
  
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration settings in the data migration or mapping