How To Fix USMD1089 - Data model &1, ent.type &2, hier. attribute &3: Data type &4 is invalid

USMD1089 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: USMD1 - Datenmodel

• Message number: 089

• Message text: Data model &1, ent.type &2, hier. attribute &3: Data type &4 is invalid

What causes this issue?

The following data types are currently <ZH>not</> supported for
hierarchy attributes:
LCHR Long character string, requires INT2 field prefix
LRAW Long byte sequence, requires INT2 field prefix
RAW Uninterpreted sequence of bytes
RAWSTRING Variable long sequence of bytes

System Response

Processing terminates.

How to fix this error?

Change the data type of the data element or choose a different data
element for the hierarchy attribute.

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 USMD1089 - Data model &1, ent.type &2, hier. attribute &3: Data type &4 is invalid ?

  The SAP error message USMD1089 typically occurs in the context of SAP Master Data Governance (MDG) when there is an issue with the data model configuration, specifically related to the data types of hierarchical attributes. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information for this error:
  
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Data Type: The error indicates that the data type specified for a hierarchical attribute in the data model is not valid. This could be due to a mismatch between the expected data type and what has been defined in the data model.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration of the data model, such as incorrect settings in the data model definition or inconsistencies in the attribute definitions.
  Data Model Changes: If there have been recent changes to the data model or the underlying database structure, it may lead to inconsistencies that trigger this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Data Model Configuration:
  
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