How To Fix USMD1527 - Data model &, entity type &2: Cannot be used as a hierarchy node

USMD1527 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: USMD1 - Datenmodel

• Message number: 527

• Message text: Data model &, entity type &2: Cannot be used as a hierarchy node

What causes this issue?

In Customizing activity <DS:SIMG.MDG_VC_USMD006>Define Field Properties
for UI</>, entity type &V2& has been set to invisible to end users.
Therefore, it must not be used in a hierarchy.

System Response

The system cannot activate the data model.

How to fix this error?

Delete entity type &V2& from the hierarchy in Customizing activity
<DS:SIMG.FMDM_USMD001>Edit Data Model</>.

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.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

USMD1527 - Details

• The SAP error message USMD1527 indicates that there is an issue with the data model and entity type in the context of using a hierarchy node. This error typically arises in the context of SAP Master Data Governance (MDG) when trying to create or manage hierarchies for master data entities.
  
  Cause:
  The error message "Cannot be used as a hierarchy node" usually occurs due to one of the following reasons:
  
  
  Entity Type Restrictions: The entity type you are trying to use as a hierarchy node may not be configured to support hierarchical structures. Not all entity types are designed to be used in hierarchies.
  
  
  Data Model Configuration: The data model may not be set up correctly to allow the specified entity type to function as a hierarchy node. This could be due to missing configurations or incorrect settings in the data model.
  
  
  Hierarchy Node Definition: The specific entity type may not have the necessary attributes