How To Fix USMD1B202 - Predecessor node &1/&2 does not have parent node &3/&4

USMD1B202 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: USMD1B - Meldungen: MDF Anschluss

• Message number: 202

• Message text: Predecessor node &1/&2 does not have parent node &3/&4

What causes this issue?

The specified predecessor node &V1&/&V2& is not a lower-level node of
&V3&/&V4&.

System Response

The system ignores the predecessor node you specified. The system
inserts the node as the first lower-level node under &V3&/&V4&.

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 USMD1B202 - Predecessor node &1/&2 does not have parent node &3/&4 ?

  The SAP error message USMD1B202 indicates that there is an issue with the hierarchy of nodes in a master data structure, specifically in the context of SAP Master Data Governance (MDG). The error message states that the predecessor node (identified by &1/&2) does not have the expected parent node (identified by &3/&4). This typically occurs when there is a mismatch in the hierarchical relationships defined in the master data.
  
  Cause:
  
  Hierarchy Structure Issues: The predecessor node is expected to be a child of the specified parent node, but it is not correctly linked in the hierarchy.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the data being processed, such as missing or incorrect parent-child relationships.
  Incorrect Data Entry: During data entry or migration, the relationships between nodes may not have been established correctly.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the master data governance settings that define how nodes are related.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Hierarchy Structure: