How To Fix USMD1A214 - Do not enter a temporary key during creation

USMD1A214 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: USMD1A - Messages: Abstraction Layer

• Message number: 214

• Message text: Do not enter a temporary key during creation

What causes this issue?

You have explicitly entered a temporary key as the key for a new object
instance. This is not allowed, however, since only the system is allowed
to assign temporary keys.

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?

Either enter a real key value (such as one from the number range of the
application), or leave the key field empty.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

USMD1A214 - Details

• The SAP error message USMD1A214 typically occurs in the context of SAP Master Data Governance (MDG) when a user attempts to create a new master data record using a temporary key. This error indicates that the system does not allow the use of temporary keys during the creation process.
  
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the system is configured to prevent the use of temporary keys for certain master data objects. Temporary keys are often used in scenarios where data is being staged or temporarily held, but they are not valid for final creation of master data records.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you should follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Key Configuration: Ensure that you are using a valid key for the master data record you are trying to create. If you are inadvertently using a temporary key, switch to a permanent key.
  
  
  Review Data Entry: Double-check the data entry fields to ensure that