How To Fix USMD1151 - Data model &1: Higher-level entity type &2 for entity type &3 is missing

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: USMD1 - Datenmodel

• Message number: 151

• Message text: Data model &1: Higher-level entity type &2 for entity type &3 is missing

What causes this issue?

The authorization model is inconsistent. The authorization-relevant
fields of the entity type have changed since the last time the data
model was activated.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Go to the view cluster to edit the authorization model and save the
settings. The problem is detected and resolved automatically.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message USMD1151 - Data model &1: Higher-level entity type &2 for entity type &3 is missing ?

  The SAP error message USMD1151 indicates that there is a missing higher-level entity type in the data model you are working with. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP Master Data Governance (MDG) when the system is trying to validate the relationships between different entity types in a data model.
  Cause:
  The error message USMD1151 is triggered when:
  
  The data model is not properly defined, and a higher-level entity type that is expected for a specific entity type is missing.
  There may be a configuration issue where the hierarchy of entity types is not correctly set up.
  The data model might have been modified, and the changes have not been properly reflected in the system.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the USMD1151 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Data Model Configuration:
  
  Go to the data model configuration in the SAP MDG application.
  Verify that the higher-level entity type for the specified entity type is defined correctly.
  
  
  
  Review Entity Type Relationships:
  
  Ensure that the relationships between entity types are correctly established. This includes checking if the higher-level entity type exists and is active.
  
  
  
  Adjust Data Model:
  
  If the higher-level entity type is indeed missing, you may need to create it or adjust the existing data model to include the necessary hierarchy.
  
  
  
  Transport Requests:
  
  If changes were made in a development environment, ensure that the changes are transported to the relevant environments (e.g., quality, production).
  
  
  
  Check for Customizations:
  
  If there are customizations or enhancements in your MDG setup, ensure that they are not interfering with the standard data model definitions.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to your specific version of MDG for any known issues or additional guidance.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary adjustments, test the data model to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any specific notes related to the USMD1151 error message, as they may provide additional insights or patches.
  MDG Documentation: Review the official SAP MDG documentation for best practices on data model configuration and entity type management.
  Community Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or support channels for shared experiences and solutions 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 USMD1151 error in your SAP MDG environment.