How To Fix USMD1538 - Data model &, entity type &2: Invalid use of keys in hierarchy


SAP Error Message - Details

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: USMD1 - Datenmodel

  • Message number: 538

  • Message text: Data model &, entity type &2: Invalid use of keys in hierarchy

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  • What causes this issue?

    The key fields of the entity types in a hierarchy have to be part of the
    key fields of the entity type &V3&. If it is a non-synchronized
    hierarchy the hierarchy name can be used as key field as well.

    System Response

    The system cannot activate data model &V1&.

    How to fix this error?

    Change the key of &V3&, change the key of &V2&, or delete &V2& from the
    list of hierarchy nodes.

    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.


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