How To Fix USMD1221 - For entity type &1, a data slice must be defined in edition type &2


USMD1221 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: USMD1 - Datenmodel

  • Message number: 221

  • Message text: For entity type &1, a data slice must be defined in edition type &2

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  • What causes this issue?

    A data slice is defined above entity type &V3&. Therefore, a
    restrictionis also needed for the higher-level entity type &V1&.

    System Response

    The changes cannot be saved.

    How to fix this error?

    Add a restriction for entity type &V1&.

    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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USMD1221 - Details

  • The SAP error message USMD1221 indicates that for a specific entity type, a data slice must be defined in the specified edition type. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP Master Data Governance (MDG) when working with data models and data governance processes.
    
    Cause: The error arises when you attempt to perform an operation (like creating, changing, or displaying data) on an entity type for which a data slice has not been defined in the specified edition type. A data slice is a subset of data that is relevant for a particular edition type, and it is essential for the system to know which data to work with.
    Solution: To resolve this error, you need to define a data slice for the specified entity type in the given edition type. Here are the steps to do this: Access the Data Model Configuration: Go to the SAP MDG configuration transaction (usually SPRO). Navigate to the relevant

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