How To Fix USMD1584 - Model &1, entity type &2: Invalid data element

USMD1584 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: USMD1 - Datenmodel

• Message number: 584

• Message text: Model &1, entity type &2: Invalid data element

What causes this issue?

The data elements you specify for entity types with internal key
assignments in the data model must fulfill the following technical
prerequisites:
Data type: CHAR
Minimum length: 6 characters
Data element &V3& does not fulfill these prerequisites.

System Response

You cannot activate the data model.

How to fix this error?

In Customizing activity <DS:SIMG.FMDM_USMD001>Edit Data Model</>,
specify a data element that meets these prerequisites.

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.

USMD1584 - Details

• The SAP error message USMD1584 typically indicates that there is an issue with a data model in the SAP Master Data Governance (MDG) environment. Specifically, it points to an invalid data element associated with a model and entity type. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Invalid Data Element: The error suggests that the data element referenced in the model is not valid. This could be due to:
  
  The data element being deleted or not activated.
  The data element not being defined correctly in the data dictionary.
  A mismatch between the data model and the underlying data structure.
  
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration of the data model or entity type that lead to the system not recognizing the data element.
  
  
  Transport Issues: If the model was transported from one system to another, there might be inconsistencies or missing components in the target system.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Data Element: Verify that the