How To Fix USMD1067 - Data model &1: Entity type &2 has higher-level entity types

USMD1067 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: USMD1 - Datenmodel

• Message number: 067

• Message text: Data model &1: Entity type &2 has higher-level entity types

What causes this issue?

Entity type &V2& is used in the hierarchies of entity type &V3& as an
additional entity type with the usage <LS>Hierarchy Name</>. Entity type
&V2& cannot have any higher-level entity types.

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

USMD1067 - Details

• The SAP error message USMD1067 typically occurs in the context of SAP Master Data Governance (MDG) when there is an issue with the data model configuration, specifically related to entity types and their hierarchical relationships.
  
  Cause:
  The error message "Data model &1: Entity type &2 has higher-level entity types" indicates that the specified entity type (denoted as &2) is defined in a way that it has higher-level entity types that are not properly configured or are causing a conflict. This can happen due to:
  
  Incorrect Hierarchical Configuration: The entity type may be incorrectly set up in the data model, where it is expected to inherit properties or relationships from higher-level entity types that are not properly defined.
  Missing Relationships: There may be missing relationships or associations between the entity types that are required for the hierarchy to function correctly.
  Data Model Changes: Recent changes to the data model may have introduced inconsistencies or conflicts in