How To Fix USMD1227 - Invalid entity type &1 in data slice of edition type &2; see long text

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: USMD1 - Datenmodel

• Message number: 227

• Message text: Invalid entity type &1 in data slice of edition type &2; see long text

What causes this issue?

You cannot define a data slice in entity types with internal key
assignments or a changeable key.

System Response

The system cannot save the changes.

How to fix this error?

Remove the entity type 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.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message USMD1227 - Invalid entity type &1 in data slice of edition type &2; see long text ?

  The SAP error message USMD1227 indicates that there is an issue with the entity type specified in a data slice for a particular edition type. This error typically arises in the context of SAP Master Data Governance (MDG) when working with data models and data slices.
  Cause:
  The error message "Invalid entity type &1 in data slice of edition type &2" suggests that:
  
  The entity type specified (represented by &1) does not exist or is not recognized in the context of the specified edition type (represented by &2).
  There may be a mismatch between the entity types defined in the data model and those being referenced in the data slice.
  The data slice may be incorrectly configured or may reference an outdated or deleted entity type.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Entity Type Definition:
  
  Verify that the entity type specified in the error message is correctly defined in the data model. You can do this by navigating to the relevant data model in the SAP MDG configuration.
  
  
  
  Review Data Slice Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration of the data slice that is causing the error. Ensure that the entity types included in the data slice are valid and correspond to the current definitions in the data model.
  
  
  
  Update or Correct References:
  
  If the entity type has been changed or deleted, update the data slice to reference the correct entity type. If necessary, create a new data slice that includes the valid entity types.
  
  
  
  Check Edition Type:
  
  Ensure that the edition type specified in the error message is correctly set up and that it supports the entity types you are trying to use.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to the SAP documentation for Master Data Governance to understand the specific requirements and configurations for data slices and entity types.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the configuration to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they have found.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as MDGIMG for configuration and MDG_BS_MAT for material governance, depending on the context of your data slice.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the USMD1227 error in your SAP environment.