How To Fix USMD1225 - Data slices for entity type &1 of edition types &2 and &3 overlap

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: USMD1 - Datenmodel

• Message number: 225

• Message text: Data slices for entity type &1 of edition types &2 and &3 overlap

What causes this issue?

The data slices for entity type &V1& of edition types &V2& and &V3&
overlap.

System Response

The changes cannot be saved.

How to fix this error?

Adjust the definition of the data slices.

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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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message USMD1225 - Data slices for entity type &1 of edition types &2 and &3 overlap ?

  The SAP error message USMD1225 indicates that there is an overlap in the data slices for a specific entity type between two different edition types. This typically occurs in the context of SAP Master Data Governance (MDG) when managing data models and their respective slices.
  Cause:
  The error arises when the same data is being assigned to multiple edition types, which can lead to conflicts in data governance and integrity. Specifically, it means that the data slices defined for the entity type in question are not mutually exclusive, causing ambiguity in which data should be used or displayed.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Identify Overlapping Data Slices:
  
  Review the data slices defined for the entity type specified in the error message. Check the edition types mentioned in the error (e.g., &2 and &3) to identify the overlapping ranges or criteria.
  
  
  
  Adjust Data Slices:
  
  Modify the data slices to ensure that they do not overlap. This may involve changing the criteria for one or both of the edition types so that each slice is distinct and covers a unique set of data.
  
  
  
  Validate Changes:
  
  After making adjustments, validate the changes to ensure that the data slices are now correctly defined and do not overlap. You can use the relevant transaction codes or tools in SAP MDG to check the configuration.
  
  
  
  Test the Configuration:
  
  Once the changes are made, test the configuration to ensure that the error no longer occurs and that the system behaves as expected.
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  Document the changes made to the data slices for future reference and to help prevent similar issues from occurring.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional guidance or fixes related to this error.
  MDG Configuration: Familiarize yourself with the configuration settings for data slices in SAP MDG, as understanding how they work can help prevent similar issues in the future.
  Data Governance Best Practices: Implement best practices for data governance to ensure that data slices are well-defined and managed effectively.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, consider reaching out to SAP support or consulting with an SAP MDG expert for further assistance.