How To Fix USMD1079 - Data model &1, entity type &2, attribute &3: Invalid check table

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: USMD1 - Datenmodel

• Message number: 079

• Message text: Data model &1, entity type &2, attribute &3: Invalid check table

What causes this issue?

There is an attribute with a data element assigned that refers to a
check table.
Besides the client, the check table can only have one key field that
corresponds to the attribute.

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 USMD1079 - Data model &1, entity type &2, attribute &3: Invalid check table ?

  The SAP error message USMD1079 typically indicates that there is an issue with the check table associated with a specific attribute in a data model. This error is often encountered in the context of SAP Master Data Governance (MDG) when working with data models and entities.
  Cause:
  The error message can be triggered by several factors, including:
  
  Invalid Check Table: The check table defined for the attribute does not exist or is not properly configured in the system.
  Data Model Configuration: There may be inconsistencies or errors in the data model configuration, such as incorrect references to check tables.
  Transport Issues: If the data model or check table was transported from another system, there may be issues with the transport that led to missing or inconsistent objects.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the check table or the associated data.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the USMD1079 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check the Check Table:
  
  Verify that the check table specified for the attribute exists in the system. You can do this by checking the data dictionary (transaction SE11) for the check table name.
  Ensure that the check table is active and properly defined.
  
  
  
  Review Data Model Configuration:
  
  Go to the data model configuration in the MDG application (transaction MDGIMG) and check the entity type and attribute settings.
  Ensure that the check table is correctly assigned to the attribute in the data model.
  
  
  
  Transport Consistency:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport logs for any errors or inconsistencies.
  Ensure that all necessary objects (including the check table) were transported correctly.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the check table and perform the required operations.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If the issue persists, consider debugging the process to identify where the error is occurring. This may involve looking at the ABAP code that is trying to access the check table.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific error message for any additional guidance or known issues.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: SE11 (Data Dictionary), SE80 (Object Navigator), MDGIMG (MDG Implementation Guide).
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Community Forums: Consider searching or posting in SAP community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered the same issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the USMD1079 error in your SAP system.