How To Fix USMD1518 - Mod./ent.&1, node ent.&2, h.attribute &3: Search help &4 does not exist

USMD1518 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: USMD1 - Datenmodel

• Message number: 518

• Message text: Mod./ent.&1, node ent.&2, h.attribute &3: Search help &4 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message USMD1518 - Mod./ent.&1, node ent.&2, h.attribute &3: Search help &4 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message USMD1518 typically occurs in the context of SAP Master Data Governance (MDG) when there is an issue with a search help that is expected to be available but is not found in the system. This error can arise during data modeling or when trying to access certain functionalities that rely on search helps.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Search Help: The specified search help (indicated by &4 in the error message) does not exist in the system. This could be due to it not being created, being deleted, or not being properly activated.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the data model or the specific node that is trying to access the search help.
  Transport Issues: If the search help was recently transported from another system, it may not have been included in the transport request or may not have been activated properly in the target system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may