How To Fix USMD1216 - You cannot create an edition type for data model &1

USMD1216 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: USMD1 - Datenmodel

• Message number: 216

• Message text: You cannot create an edition type for data model &1

What causes this issue?

Data model &V1& does not contain any edition-dependent entity types;
therefore, you cannot create an edition type for this data model.

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 USMD1216 - You cannot create an edition type for data model &1 ?

  The SAP error message USMD1216, which states "You cannot create an edition type for data model &1," typically occurs in the context of SAP Master Data Governance (MDG) when there is an attempt to create an edition type for a data model that does not support it or is not configured correctly.
  
  Cause:
  
  Unsupported Data Model: The data model you are trying to create an edition type for may not support edition types. Not all data models in SAP MDG are designed to work with editions.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the MDG system that prevent the creation of an edition type. This could include missing settings or incorrect configurations in the data model.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to create an edition type for the specified data model.
  Technical Restrictions: There may be technical restrictions or limitations in the version of SAP MDG you are using.
  
  
  Solution:
  
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