How To Fix USMD1220 - Invalid entity type &1 for definition of data slices; see long text

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: USMD1 - Datenmodel

• Message number: 220

• Message text: Invalid entity type &1 for definition of data slices; see long text

What causes this issue?

Underneath a given node of a hierarchy you must make sure that all
direct and indirect subnodes reside in the same data slice. Entity types
&V3& and &V4& are specified as nodes for the hierarchy-defining entity
type &V2&.
Entity type &V1& is at a higher level to entity type &V3& but is not at
a higher level to entity type &V4&. Therefore, you cannot use entity
type &V1& to define a data slice.

System Response

The changes cannot be saved.

How to fix this error?

Remove entity type &V1& from the data slice definition.

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.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message USMD1220 - Invalid entity type &1 for definition of data slices; see long text ?

  The SAP error message USMD1220 indicates that there is an issue with the entity type specified in the definition of data slices within the SAP Master Data Governance (MDG) framework. This error typically arises when the entity type being referenced is not valid or recognized in the context of the data slice definition.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Entity Type: The entity type specified in the data slice definition does not exist or is incorrectly defined.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the MDG system that prevent the entity type from being recognized.
  Data Slice Definition Errors: The data slice itself may have been incorrectly set up, leading to references to non-existent or invalid entity types.
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was transported from another system, there may have been issues during the transport process that led to missing or incomplete definitions.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Entity Type Definition: Verify that the entity type specified in the data slice definition exists and is correctly defined in the system. You can do this by navigating to the relevant configuration area in MDG.
  Review Data Slice Configuration: Go through the data slice configuration to ensure that all references are correct and that the entity types are valid.
  Recreate Data Slice: If the data slice is corrupted or incorrectly defined, consider recreating it from scratch.
  Transport Validation: If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport logs for any errors and ensure that all necessary objects were transported correctly.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to the SAP documentation for MDG to ensure that you are following the correct procedures for defining data slices and entity types.
  SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Master Data Governance (MDG): A solution for managing master data across the enterprise, ensuring data quality and consistency.
  Data Slices: These are used in MDG to define subsets of data that can be processed or governed separately.
  Entity Types: These are the classifications of master data objects (e.g., Business Partner, Material) that are managed within MDG.
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to reach out to SAP support for further assistance, providing them with detailed information about the error and the steps you have already taken.