How To Fix USMD1520 - Mod./ent.&1, node ent.&2: Initial. name for hierarchy attribute from ref.

USMD1520 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: USMD1 - Datenmodel

• Message number: 520

• Message text: Mod./ent.&1, node ent.&2: Initial. name for hierarchy attribute from ref.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message USMD1520 - Mod./ent.&1, node ent.&2: Initial. name for hierarchy attribute from ref. ?

  The SAP error message USMD1520 typically occurs in the context of Master Data Governance (MDG) when there is an issue related to the hierarchy attributes of a master data object. The error message indicates that there is a problem with the initial name for a hierarchy attribute that is being referenced.
  
  Cause:
  The error message "USMD1520 Mod./ent.&1, node ent.&2: Initial. name for hierarchy attribute from ref." suggests that:
  
  Missing or Incorrect Hierarchy Attribute: The hierarchy attribute that is being referenced does not have a valid initial name or is not properly defined in the system.
  Reference Issues: The reference to the hierarchy attribute may be incorrect or not properly set up in the configuration.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data model or the hierarchy structure that prevent the system from recognizing the initial name.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Hierarchy Configuration:
  
  Go to the relevant configuration settings in SAP