How To Fix USMD1066 - Data model &1, entity type &2: Search help &3 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: USMD1 - Datenmodel

• Message number: 066

• Message text: Data model &1, entity type &2: Search help &3 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message USMD1066 - Data model &1, entity type &2: Search help &3 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message USMD1066 indicates that there is an issue with a search help that is expected to be associated with a specific data model and entity type, but it does not exist in the system. This error typically arises in the context of SAP Master Data Governance (MDG) or similar applications where data models and search helps are utilized.
  Cause:
  The error can occur due to several reasons:
  
  Missing Search Help: The specified search help (indicated by &3 in the error message) has not been created or activated in the SAP system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The data model or entity type configuration may reference a search help that is not correctly defined or has been deleted.
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was transported from another system, the search help may not have been included in the transport request.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the search help.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Search Help Definition:
  
  Go to transaction SE11 (Data Dictionary) and check if the search help exists. Use the name of the search help indicated in the error message.
  If it does not exist, you may need to create it or ensure it is properly defined.
  
  
  
  Review Data Model Configuration:
  
  Use transaction MDGIMG to navigate to the relevant data model and entity type configuration.
  Verify that the search help is correctly assigned to the entity type. If it is missing, you may need to add it.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the configuration was transported, ensure that the search help was included in the transport request. You may need to transport it separately if it was missed.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the search help. You can check this with your security team or by reviewing the user roles.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific version of MDG you are using, as there may be additional considerations or known issues.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: SE11 (Data Dictionary), MDGIMG (MDG Implementation Guide)
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  MDG Configuration: Familiarize yourself with the configuration steps for setting up data models and search helps in SAP MDG.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the USMD1066 error message in your SAP system.