How To Fix USMD1A213 - Prefix for temporary keys does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: USMD1A - Messages: Abstraction Layer

• Message number: 213

• Message text: Prefix for temporary keys does not exist

What causes this issue?

No prefix was defined for temporary keys. However, a prefix is required
for entity types with internal key assignment.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Perform the Customizing activity <DS:SIMG.MDG_V_USMD016>Define Prefixes
for Internal Key Assignment</>.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message USMD1A213 - Prefix for temporary keys does not exist ?

  The SAP error message USMD1A213 indicates that there is an issue with the prefix for temporary keys in the context of the SAP Master Data Governance (MDG) application. This error typically arises when the system is unable to find a valid prefix for generating temporary keys, which are used during the data processing and validation stages.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The prefix for temporary keys may not be configured in the system. This can happen if the necessary settings were not completed during the initial setup of the MDG application.
  Incorrect Settings: There may be incorrect or incomplete settings in the configuration that define how temporary keys are generated.
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was transported from another system, there may have been issues during the transport process that led to missing or incorrect data.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Navigate to the relevant configuration settings in the SAP MDG application.
  Ensure that the prefix for temporary keys is defined correctly. This can typically be found in the MDG customizing settings under the relevant data model.
  
  
  
  Define Prefix:
  
  If the prefix is missing, you will need to define it. This can usually be done in the MDG customizing transaction (e.g., SPRO).
  Look for the section related to "Data Model" or "Key Generation" and ensure that the prefix for temporary keys is set.
  
  
  
  Transport Validation:
  
  If the configuration was recently transported, check the transport logs for any errors or warnings that might indicate issues with the configuration.
  If necessary, re-transport the configuration or manually adjust the settings in the target system.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to the SAP Help documentation for MDG to ensure that all necessary steps for configuration have been followed.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the functionality to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional guidance on configuring temporary keys in MDG.
  Community Forums: Consider searching or posting in SAP Community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered and resolved similar issues.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the configuration and settings, consider reaching out to SAP Support for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message USMD1A213 and ensure that the prefix for temporary keys is correctly configured in your SAP MDG system.