How To Fix USMD1038 - Data model &1: Valid entity type in attribute is inconsistent: &2/&3

USMD1038 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: USMD1 - Datenmodel

• Message number: 038

• Message text: Data model &1: Valid entity type in attribute is inconsistent: &2/&3

What causes this issue?

The error might have occurred for one of the following reasons:
The entity type &V2& or the additional entity type &V3& is <ZH>not</>
defined.
The entity type &V2& is the same as the additional entity type &V3& and
the hierarchy usage is #Hierarchy Name#.
The entity type &V2& is not defined with the
<DS:DE.USMD_USAGE_TYPE>storage and use type</> <LS>1</>.
A hierarchy is <ZH>not</> allowed to be set up for the entity type.
The additional entity type &V3& is defined with storage and use type
<LS>4</> or <LS>1</> without a data element.

System Response

The data model cannot be saved or activated.

How to fix this error?

Identify the error based on the above mentioned possible causes and
change the settings accordingly.

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.

USMD1038 - Details

• The SAP error message USMD1038 indicates that there is an inconsistency in the data model related to entity types in the attribute. This error typically arises in the context of SAP Master Data Governance (MDG) when there is a mismatch between the expected entity type and the actual entity type defined in the data model.
  
  Cause:
  The error message USMD1038 can occur due to several reasons:
  
  Inconsistent Configuration: The entity type defined in the attribute does not match the expected entity type in the data model.
  Changes in Data Model: If the data model has been modified (e.g., changes in entity types or attributes) without proper updates to the related configurations, inconsistencies can arise.
  Data Migration Issues: During data migration or data load processes, if the data does not conform to the expected structure, this error can be triggered.
  Custom Development: If there are custom enhancements or developments that affect the data model, they may lead