How To Fix USMD1053 - Data model &1, entity type &2, relationship &3: No data element valid

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: USMD1 - Datenmodel

• Message number: 053

• Message text: Data model &1, entity type &2, relationship &3: No data element valid

What causes this issue?

You cannot specify a data element for relationships with <LS>Referencing
</> as the relationship type if the name of the relationship is the same
as the name of the from-entity type.

System Response

The data model cannot be saved or activated.

How to fix this error?

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

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message USMD1053 - Data model &1, entity type &2, relationship &3: No data element valid ?

  The SAP error message USMD1053 typically indicates that there is an issue with the data model configuration in the SAP Master Data Governance (MDG) environment. Specifically, it points to a problem with a data element that is not valid for a particular entity type and relationship in the data model.
  Cause:
  
  
  Invalid Data Element: The data element specified in the error message is not valid for the entity type and relationship mentioned. This could be due to:
  
  The data element being deleted or not activated.
  The data element not being correctly defined in the data model.
  A mismatch between the data model configuration and the underlying database structure.
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration of the data model, such as incorrect mappings or relationships that do not align with the defined data elements.
  
  
  Transport Issues: If the data model was transported from one system to another, there may have been issues during the transport process that led to inconsistencies.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Data Element: Verify that the data element specified in the error message exists and is correctly defined in the system. You can do this by:
  
  Navigating to the Data Dictionary (SE11) and checking the status of the data element.
  Ensuring that the data element is active and has the correct attributes.
  
  
  
  Review Data Model Configuration: Go to the MDG data model configuration and check the following:
  
  Ensure that the entity type and relationship are correctly defined.
  Verify that the data element is correctly assigned to the entity type and relationship.
  
  
  
  Re-activate Data Model: If changes were made to the data model, try re-activating it to ensure that all components are correctly updated.
  
  
  Check Transport Logs: If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport logs for any errors or warnings that may indicate what went wrong during the transport process.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific error message for additional guidance and troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  Seek Help from SAP Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like SE11 (Data Dictionary), SE80 (Object Navigator), or MDGIMG (MDG Implementation Guide) to investigate and resolve the issue.
  SAP Notes: Look for relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Community Forums: SAP Community and other forums can be helpful for finding similar issues faced by other users and their solutions.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the USMD1053 error in your SAP MDG environment.