How To Fix USMD1182 - Value for data model authorization field will be set to '*'

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: USMD1 - Datenmodel

• Message number: 182

• Message text: Value for data model authorization field will be set to '*'

What causes this issue?

You have not specified a value for the authorization object <LS>Data
Model</>. This means that the authorization should be valid for all
entity types in all data models, and the authorization field <LS>Data
Model</> is automatically filled with the value <LS>*</>. All other
authorization fields are also filled with the value *.

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?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message USMD1182 - Value for data model authorization field will be set to '*' ?

  The SAP error message USMD1182 indicates that there is an issue with the data model authorization field in the context of SAP Master Data Governance (MDG). This message typically arises when the system is unable to determine a specific value for the authorization field, and as a result, it defaults to the wildcard character '*', which means "all values."
  Cause:
  The error can occur due to several reasons:
  
  Missing Authorization: The user or role does not have the necessary authorizations to access or modify the data model.
  Configuration Issues: There may be a misconfiguration in the data model or the authorization settings.
  Data Model Settings: The data model may not be properly defined, leading to ambiguity in the authorization field.
  User Role Assignment: The user may not be assigned the correct roles that grant access to the specific data model.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the USMD1182 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations for the data model in question. You can do this by reviewing the user's roles and authorizations in transaction SU01 or SU53.
  
  
  
  Review Data Model Configuration:
  
  Go to the data model configuration in the MDG customizing settings (transaction MDGIMG) and verify that the authorization fields are correctly defined.
  
  
  
  Adjust Authorization Objects:
  
  If necessary, adjust the authorization objects related to the data model to ensure that they are correctly set up to allow access to the required data.
  
  
  
  Test with Different User Roles:
  
  If possible, test the operation with a user that has a different set of roles to see if the issue persists. This can help identify if the problem is role-specific.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review the SAP documentation related to MDG and authorization management to ensure that all settings are correctly implemented.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance. They may provide insights specific to your system configuration.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SU01 (User Maintenance)
  SU53 (Authorization Check)
  MDGIMG (MDG Implementation Guide)
  
  
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects that pertain to the data model you are working with.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the USMD1182 error and implement a solution to resolve it.