How To Fix USMD1563 - Model &1, entity type &2: Active area &3 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: USMD1 - Datenmodel

• Message number: 563

• Message text: Model &1, entity type &2: Active area &3 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message USMD1563 - Model &1, entity type &2: Active area &3 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message USMD1563 typically occurs in the context of SAP Master Data Governance (MDG) when there is an issue related to the model configuration or the active area of a specific entity type. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information for this error message:
  Cause:
  
  
  Non-Existent Active Area: The error indicates that the specified active area (in this case, &3) does not exist for the given model (&1) and entity type (&2). This can happen if:
  
  The active area has not been defined in the system.
  There is a typo or mismatch in the active area name.
  The active area was deleted or not properly configured.
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: The configuration settings for the model or entity type may not be set up correctly, leading to the system being unable to find the active area.
  
  
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was transported from another system, there may have been issues during the transport process that led to missing or incomplete configurations.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Active Area Configuration:
  
  Go to the MDG configuration settings and verify that the active area exists for the specified model and entity type.
  Ensure that the active area is correctly defined and activated.
  
  
  
  Correct Typos:
  
  Double-check the names of the model, entity type, and active area for any typographical errors.
  
  
  
  Review Transport Requests:
  
  If the configuration was transported, check the transport logs for any errors or issues that may have occurred during the transport process.
  Ensure that all necessary objects were included in the transport request.
  
  
  
  Recreate Active Area:
  
  If the active area is missing, you may need to recreate it in the system. This involves defining the active area in the MDG configuration.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to the SAP Help documentation for Master Data Governance to understand the specific requirements and configurations for active areas.
  
  
  
  Check Authorization:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to access and modify the active area settings.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  MDG Configuration Guide: Review the configuration guide for SAP MDG to ensure that all settings are correctly implemented.
  Community Forums: Consider searching or posting in SAP community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered the same issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.