How To Fix USMD1068 - Data model &1, entity type &2: Invalid relationship with entity type &3

USMD1068 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: USMD1 - Datenmodel

• Message number: 068

• Message text: Data model &1, entity type &2: Invalid relationship with entity type &3

What causes this issue?

Entity types with <DS:DE.USMD_USAGE_TYPE>storage and use type</> <LS>4
</> cannot be used in relationships as 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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

USMD1068 - Details

• The SAP error message USMD1068 typically occurs in the context of SAP Master Data Governance (MDG) when there is an issue with the relationships defined between different entity types in a data model. This error indicates that there is an invalid relationship between the specified entity types, which can prevent the proper functioning of data governance processes.
  
  Cause:
  The error message USMD1068 can be triggered by several factors, including:
  
  
  Incorrect Relationship Definition: The relationship between the entity types may not be correctly defined in the data model. This could be due to missing or incorrect configuration in the data model.
  
  
  Inconsistent Data: There may be inconsistencies in the data that violate the defined relationships. For example, if an entity is expected to have a relationship with another entity but does not, this can lead to the error.
  
  
  Model Changes: If there have been recent changes to the data model, such as adding or removing relationships,