How To Fix USMD1A011 - Higher-level and predecessor nodes: No higher-level entity type specified

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: USMD1A - Messages: Abstraction Layer

• Message number: 011

• Message text: Higher-level and predecessor nodes: No higher-level entity type specified

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message USMD1A011 - Higher-level and predecessor nodes: No higher-level entity type specified ?

  The SAP error message USMD1A011 indicates that there is an issue with the hierarchy structure in the Master Data Governance (MDG) application. Specifically, it suggests that there is a problem with the configuration of higher-level and predecessor nodes in the data model, where no higher-level entity type has been specified.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The error typically arises when the system expects a higher-level entity type to be defined for a specific node in the hierarchy, but it is not configured.
  Data Model Issues: There may be inconsistencies or misconfigurations in the data model that prevent the system from recognizing the hierarchy correctly.
  Incorrect Mapping: The mapping of entity types in the hierarchy may not be set up properly, leading to the absence of a defined higher-level entity.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Data Model Configuration:
  
  Go to the MDG data model configuration in the SAP system.
  Verify that the higher-level entity types are correctly defined for the nodes in question.
  Ensure that the hierarchy structure is correctly set up, with all necessary relationships defined.
  
  
  
  Adjust Hierarchy Settings:
  
  If you find that a higher-level entity type is missing, you will need to add it in the configuration settings.
  Make sure that the relationships between nodes are correctly established, and that each node has a valid parent node if required.
  
  
  
  Review Entity Type Mapping:
  
  Check the mapping of entity types to ensure that they are correctly linked to their respective higher-level entities.
  If necessary, update the mappings to reflect the correct hierarchy.
  
  
  
  Test Changes:
  
  After making the necessary adjustments, test the changes by attempting to create or modify the data that was previously causing the error.
  Monitor for any additional errors that may arise and address them accordingly.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes related to the error message for any specific patches or updates that may address known issues.
  Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for Master Data Governance to understand the hierarchy configuration better.
  Community Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or support channels for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message USMD1A011 and ensure that your hierarchy configuration is correctly set up in SAP MDG.