How To Fix USMD1B017 - No active data model exists

SAP Error Message - Details

• 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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message USMD1B017 - No active data model exists ?

  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 trying to use is activated. If it is not, activate it.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Verify that all necessary configurations for the data model are correctly set up.
  Check if there are any missing steps in the configuration that could lead to the data model being inactive.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the data model. This can be checked in the user roles and profiles.
  
  
  
  Check for System Issues:
  
  If the above steps do not resolve the issue, check for any system inconsistencies or errors in the logs that might indicate a deeper problem.
  You may need to consult with your SAP Basis team or technical support for further investigation.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific version of MDG you are using for any additional troubleshooting steps or known issues.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as MDGIMG, MDG_MAT, or others related to your specific data model.
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to the error message USMD1B017 in the SAP Support Portal for any patches or updates that may address the issue.
  Community Forums: Consider checking SAP Community forums or other user groups for similar issues and solutions shared by other users.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the error message USMD1B017 in SAP MDG.