How To Fix USMD1142 - Entity type &1, Attribute &2: currency/unit &4 &3 is invalid

USMD1142 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: USMD1 - Datenmodel

• Message number: 142

• Message text: Entity type &1, Attribute &2: currency/unit &4 &3 is invalid

What causes this issue?

You have entered an invalid value for the
<DS:DE.USMD_ATTRIBUTE_QC>Currency/Unit Field</> field.

System Response

You cannot save or activate the data model.

How to fix this error?

Use the input help to select a valid value.

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 USMD1142 - Entity type &1, Attribute &2: currency/unit &4 &3 is invalid ?

  The SAP error message USMD1142 typically occurs in the context of Master Data Governance (MDG) when there is an issue with the currency or unit of measure associated with a specific entity type and attribute. Here’s a breakdown of the components of the error message and potential solutions:
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Invalid Currency/Unit: The error indicates that the currency or unit of measure specified for the attribute is not valid. This could be due to:
  
  The currency or unit not being defined in the system.
  The currency or unit being inactive or not allowed for the specific entity type.
  A mismatch between the expected and provided values for the currency or unit.
  
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the MDG settings that define valid currencies or units for specific attributes.
  
  
  Data Entry Errors: The user may have entered an incorrect value for the currency or unit, leading to the error.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Validity of Currency/Unit:
  
  Verify that the currency or