How To Fix USMD1B017 - No active data model exists

USMD1B017 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: USMD1B - Meldungen: MDF Anschluss

• Message number: 017

• Message text: No active data model exists

What causes this issue?

You cannot use the <LS>Master Data Governance </>application component
until there is at least one active data model.

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?

Create an active data model.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

USMD1B017 - Details

• The SAP error message USMD1B017 indicates that there is "No active data model exists." This error typically occurs in the context of SAP Master Data Governance (MDG) when trying to perform operations that require an active data model, such as creating or changing master data.
  
  Cause:
  
  Inactive Data Model: The data model that you are trying to use is not active. This can happen if the data model has not been activated or if it has been deactivated.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the MDG system that prevent the data model from being recognized as active.
  Missing Authorizations: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the active data model.
  System Issues: There could be underlying system issues or inconsistencies in the MDG setup.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Data Model Activation:
  
  Go to the MDG configuration transaction (usually MDGIMG or SPRO).
  Navigate to the relevant section for data model configuration.
  Ensure that the data model you are