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

SAP Error Message - Details

• 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 not have the necessary authorizations to access the search help.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Search Help: Verify if the search help exists in the system. You can do this by navigating to the transaction SE11 (Data Dictionary) and checking for the search help name specified in the error message.
  Create or Activate Search Help: If the search help does not exist, you may need to create it or activate it if it is already defined but inactive.
  Review Configuration: Check the configuration of the data model and the specific node to ensure that it is correctly set up to use the search help.
  Transport Check: If the search help was supposed to be transported, ensure that the transport request included it and that it has been successfully imported into the target system.
  Authorization Check: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the search help. This may involve checking roles and authorizations in transaction PFCG.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: SE11 (Data Dictionary), SE80 (Object Navigator), PFCG (Role Maintenance).
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  Documentation: Review the SAP MDG documentation for information on search helps and their configuration.
  Community Forums: Consider checking SAP Community or other forums for similar issues and solutions shared by other users.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement the necessary solution.