How To Fix USMD1507 - Mod./ent.&1, node ent.&2, hy.attr.fr.ref.&3: Data element &4 is invalid

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: USMD1 - Datenmodel

• Message number: 507

• Message text: Mod./ent.&1, node ent.&2, hy.attr.fr.ref.&3: Data element &4 is invalid

What causes this issue?

The data element must have the same technical properties as the data
element assigned to the referenced entity type.

System Response

The data model will not be saved.

How to fix this error?

Remove the data element or specify a data element that fulfills the
defined prerequisite. If no data element is specified, the system uses
the data element of the referenced entity type.

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 USMD1507 - Mod./ent.&1, node ent.&2, hy.attr.fr.ref.&3: Data element &4 is invalid ?

  The SAP error message USMD1507 typically occurs in the context of SAP Master Data Governance (MDG) when there is an issue with the data being processed. This error message indicates that there is an invalid data element associated with a specific node and attribute in the data model.
  Cause:
  The error message can be triggered by several factors, including:
  
  Invalid Data Element: The data element specified in the error message (&4) is not recognized or is not valid for the context in which it is being used.
  Configuration Issues: There may be a misconfiguration in the data model or the data governance settings that leads to the system not being able to validate the data element.
  Data Model Changes: If there have been recent changes to the data model, such as adding or modifying attributes, it may lead to inconsistencies.
  Transport Issues: If the data model or configuration was transported from one system to another, there may be missing dependencies or inconsistencies.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Data Element: Verify that the data element specified in the error message is valid and exists in the system. You can do this by checking the data dictionary (transaction SE11) for the data element.
  
  
  Review Configuration: Ensure that the configuration for the data model and the specific node and attribute is correct. Check the settings in the MDG configuration (transaction MDGIMG) to ensure that everything is set up properly.
  
  
  Validate Data Model: If there have been recent changes to the data model, validate the changes to ensure that they are correctly implemented. You may need to regenerate the data model or re-activate the relevant objects.
  
  
  Check Transport Logs: If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport logs for any errors or warnings that may indicate missing objects or dependencies.
  
  
  Debugging: If the issue persists, consider debugging the process to identify where the validation is failing. This may require technical expertise in ABAP or MDG.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific error message for additional guidance and troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  Contact SAP Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance, providing them with the error message details and any relevant context.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: SE11 (Data Dictionary), MDGIMG (MDG Configuration), SE80 (Object Navigator).
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Community Forums: Check SAP Community forums or other user groups for similar issues and solutions shared by other users.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the USMD1507 error in your SAP system.