How To Fix USMD1061 - Data model &1, ent.type &2, attr. &3, data elem. &4: No change documents

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: USMD1 - Datenmodel

• Message number: 061

• Message text: Data model &1, ent.type &2, attr. &3, data elem. &4: No change documents

What causes this issue?

The data element &V4& is assigned to the attribute &V3& of entity type
&V2&. The <LS>Change Documents</> indicator is not set in the settings
for the data element.

System Response

Changes to the relevant field are <ZH>not</> logged in change documents
when master data is written.

How to fix this error?

Set the <LS>Change Documents</> indicator for the data element.

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.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message USMD1061 - Data model &1, ent.type &2, attr. &3, data elem. &4: No change documents ?

  The SAP error message USMD1061 typically indicates that there are no change documents available for a specific data model, entity type, attribute, and data element in the context of SAP Master Data Governance (MDG). This error can occur when you are trying to access or process change documents for master data that do not exist or have not been created.
  Cause:
  
  No Change Documents Created: The most common cause is that no change documents have been generated for the specified data model and entity type. This can happen if the data has not been modified since the last time change documents were created.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the MDG settings that prevent change documents from being created or stored correctly.
  Data Model Settings: The data model may not be set up to track changes for the specific attribute or entity type.
  Authorization Issues: Lack of proper authorizations to view or access change documents can also lead to this error.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Change Document Creation: Verify if change documents are being created for the relevant data model and entity type. You can do this by checking the configuration settings in the MDG.
  Review Data Model Configuration: Ensure that the data model is correctly configured to track changes for the specific attributes and entity types. This includes checking the settings in the MDG customizing.
  Modify Data: If no changes have been made to the data, try modifying the data to trigger the creation of change documents.
  Check Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to view change documents. This may involve checking roles and permissions in the SAP system.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific data model and entity type for additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  MDG Configuration: Familiarize yourself with the configuration settings for change document management in SAP MDG.
  Transaction Codes: Use transaction codes like MDGIMG to access the MDG implementation guide and review the settings related to change documents.
  Change Document Tables: Investigate the underlying database tables that store change documents (e.g., CDPOS, CDHDR) to see if records exist for the entity type in question.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or reach out to SAP support for further assistance.