How To Fix USMD1A216 - Initialized key for &1

USMD1A216 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: USMD1A - Messages: Abstraction Layer

• Message number: 216

• Message text: Initialized key for &1

What causes this issue?

You have initialized the key of an entity of type &V1&. This is not
allowed.

System Response

The system uses the old key &V2&.

How to fix this error?

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

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message USMD1A216 - Initialized key for &1 ?

  The SAP error message USMD1A216 typically indicates an issue related to the initialization of a key for a specific object or entity in the SAP system. This error is often encountered in the context of Master Data Governance (MDG) or similar applications where keys are used to uniquely identify records.
  
  Cause:
  The error message USMD1A216 can occur due to several reasons, including:
  
  Missing Configuration: The key for the specified object may not be properly configured in the system.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data that prevent the key from being initialized.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to perform the action related to the key initialization.
  Technical Issues: There could be underlying technical issues, such as problems with the database or application layer.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error message USMD1A216, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Verify that the key configuration for the object in question is correctly set up in