How To Fix USMD1030 - Data model &1: Entity type &2 and attribute of ent.type &3 have same name

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: USMD1 - Datenmodel

• Message number: 030

• Message text: Data model &1: Entity type &2 and attribute of ent.type &3 have same name

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message USMD1030 - Data model &1: Entity type &2 and attribute of ent.type &3 have same name ?

  The SAP error message USMD1030 indicates that there is a naming conflict within a data model in SAP Master Data Governance (MDG). Specifically, it means that an entity type and an attribute of that entity type share the same name, which can lead to ambiguity and confusion in data processing.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  An entity type (e.g., a business object) and one of its attributes (fields) are defined with the same name in the data model.
  This can happen during the modeling phase when creating or modifying data models in SAP MDG.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to ensure that all entity types and their attributes have unique names. Here are the steps to fix the issue:
  
  
  Identify the Conflict: 
  
  Review the error message details to identify the specific entity type and attribute that are causing the conflict. The message will typically provide the names of the entity type and attribute.
  
  
  
  Modify Names:
  
  Go to the data model in the SAP MDG configuration.
  Locate the entity type and the conflicting attribute.
  Rename either the entity type or the attribute to ensure that they do not share the same name. It is generally advisable to keep the entity type name descriptive and unique.
  
  
  
  Validate Changes:
  
  After making the changes, validate the data model to ensure that there are no further naming conflicts.
  Test the data model to confirm that the error has been resolved and that the system behaves as expected.
  
  
  
  Transport Changes:
  
  If you are working in a development environment, ensure that you transport the changes to the appropriate environments (e.g., quality assurance, production) following your organization's transport management procedures.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Best Practices: When designing data models, always follow best practices for naming conventions. Use prefixes or suffixes to differentiate between entity types and attributes.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation for guidelines on data modeling in MDG, which may provide additional insights into naming conventions and data model design.
  Community and Support: If you continue to face issues, consider reaching out to the SAP community forums or SAP support for assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the USMD1030 error and ensure that your data model is correctly configured.