How To Fix USMD1517 - Mod./ent.&1, node ent.&2, h.attr.&3, data elem.&4: No change documents

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: USMD1 - Datenmodel

• Message number: 517

• Message text: Mod./ent.&1, node ent.&2, h.attr.&3, data elem.&4: No change documents

What causes this issue?

Data element &V4& is assigned to the hierarchy attribute &V3& of node
entity type &V2&. In the settings for the data element, the <LS>Change
Documents</> indicator is not set.

System Response

When master data is written, changes to the affected field are <ZH>not
</> logged in the change documents.

How to fix this error?

Set the <LS>Change Documents</> indicator for the data element.

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 USMD1517 - Mod./ent.&1, node ent.&2, h.attr.&3, data elem.&4: No change documents ?

  The SAP error message USMD1517 typically occurs in the context of the SAP Master Data Governance (MDG) module. This error indicates that there are no change documents available for the specified entity, which can be frustrating when trying to track changes or manage master data.
  
  Cause:
  The error message USMD1517 can be triggered by several factors:
  
  No Change Documents Created: The most common cause is that no change documents have been created for the specified entity. This can happen if the data was created or modified without the change document functionality being activated.
  Change Document Configuration: The change document configuration for the specific entity type may not be set up correctly in the system.
  Data Deletion: If the data has been deleted or if the change documents have been purged, you may encounter this error.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to view the change documents.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the USMD1517 error, you