How To Fix USMD1B234 - &1 &2 already covered by a range node under node &3 &4

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: USMD1B - Meldungen: MDF Anschluss

• Message number: 234

• Message text: &1 &2 already covered by a range node under node &3 &4

What causes this issue?

In a hierarchy, an entity can only be represented by one direct child
node of a parent node. This is regardless of whether the child node is a
single node or a range node. You have tried to insert entity &V1& &V2&
under parent node &V3& &V4& that is already covered by a range node.

System Response

The entity is not inserted.

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 USMD1B234 - &1 &2 already covered by a range node under node &3 &4 ?

  The SAP error message USMD1B234 typically occurs in the context of SAP Master Data Governance (MDG) when there is an issue with the data model configuration, particularly related to the range nodes in the data model.
  Cause:
  The error message indicates that there is a conflict in the data model where a specific value or range of values (represented by &1 and &2) is already covered by an existing range node under a parent node (represented by &3 and &4). This usually happens when:
  
  Overlapping Ranges: You are trying to create or modify a range node that overlaps with an existing range node.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration of the data model may not be set up correctly, leading to conflicts in the defined ranges.
  Data Integrity Issues: There may be issues with the integrity of the data being processed, such as duplicates or incorrect entries.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Existing Ranges: Review the existing range nodes under the specified parent node to identify any overlaps. Ensure that the ranges do not conflict with each other.
  
  
  Adjust Ranges: If you find overlapping ranges, you may need to adjust the ranges to ensure that they are distinct and do not cover the same values.
  
  
  Modify Data Model: If necessary, modify the data model configuration to ensure that the range nodes are set up correctly without overlaps.
  
  
  Data Validation: Validate the data being processed to ensure that it does not contain duplicates or incorrect entries that could lead to this error.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on configuring range nodes in your version of SAP MDG.
  
  
  Testing: After making adjustments, test the changes in a development or test environment before applying them to production.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional insights or fixes related to this error message.
  MDG Configuration: Familiarize yourself with the configuration settings for Master Data Governance, especially those related to data modeling and range definitions.
  Community Forums: Consider reaching out to SAP community forums or support channels for additional assistance or to see if others have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.