How To Fix USMD1537 - Data model &1, entity type &2: Description is missing

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: USMD1 - Datenmodel

• Message number: 537

• Message text: Data model &1, entity type &2: Description is missing

What causes this issue?

You have not entered a
<DS:DE.USMD_MODEL_OBJ_TXT>descripition</> for the entity type &V2&.
Thererfore you will not find a text displayed in the customizing
activity
<DS:SIMG.MDG_VC_USMD008>Configure Properties of Change Request Step</>.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Enter a description for the entity type &V2&.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message USMD1537 - Data model &1, entity type &2: Description is missing ?

  The SAP error message USMD1537 indicates that there is a missing description for a specific entity type in a data model. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP Master Data Governance (MDG) when you are trying to create or modify a data model, and it requires that all entity types have a description defined.
  Cause:
  The error is caused by the absence of a description for the specified entity type in the data model. Each entity type in SAP MDG must have a description to ensure clarity and proper documentation of the data model.
  Solution:
  To resolve the USMD1537 error, you need to provide a description for the specified entity type in the data model. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Access the Data Model:
  
  Go to the SAP MDG application where you can manage data models.
  
  
  
  Locate the Entity Type:
  
  Identify the data model and the specific entity type mentioned in the error message.
  
  
  
  Edit the Entity Type:
  
  Open the entity type for editing. This is usually done in the data model configuration area.
  
  
  
  Add a Description:
  
  Find the field for the description and enter a meaningful description for the entity type.
  
  
  
  Save Changes:
  
  Save your changes to the data model.
  
  
  
  Validate:
  
  After saving, validate the data model to ensure that there are no other missing descriptions or errors.
  
  
  
  Test:
  
  Try to perform the action that previously triggered the error to confirm that it has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Documentation: Refer to the SAP Help Portal or the specific documentation for SAP MDG for more details on data model configuration and requirements.
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like MDGIMG to access the configuration settings for Master Data Governance.
  Support: If the issue persists after adding the description, consider reaching out to SAP support or consulting with your SAP administrator for further assistance.
  
  By ensuring that all entity types in your data model have appropriate descriptions, you can avoid encountering this error in the future.