How To Fix USMD1A050 - Entity type &1: Selection with attribute &2 not allowed

USMD1A050 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: USMD1A - Messages: Abstraction Layer

• Message number: 050

• Message text: Entity type &1: Selection with attribute &2 not allowed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message USMD1A050 - Entity type &1: Selection with attribute &2 not allowed ?

  The SAP error message USMD1A050 typically occurs in the context of SAP Master Data Governance (MDG) when there is an issue with the selection criteria for an entity type. This error indicates that a selection with a specific attribute is not allowed for the given entity type.
  
  Cause:
  The error can be caused by several factors, including:
  
  
  Invalid Attribute Selection: The attribute specified in the selection criteria is not valid for the entity type you are working with. This could be due to a configuration issue or a misunderstanding of the data model.
  
  
  Data Model Configuration: The data model for the entity type may not support the attribute you are trying to use in your selection. This can happen if the attribute is not defined in the data model or if it has been marked as non-selectable.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access certain attributes, leading to this