How To Fix USMD2002 - Entity type &2, UI element &1: Higher-level UI element &3 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: USMD2 - Master Data: UI Modeling

• Message number: 002

• Message text: Entity type &2, UI element &1: Higher-level UI element &3 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message USMD2002 - Entity type &2, UI element &1: Higher-level UI element &3 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message USMD2002 typically occurs in the context of SAP Master Data Governance (MDG) when there is an issue with the configuration of UI elements in the data model. This error indicates that a specific UI element (like a field or a group) is trying to reference a higher-level UI element that does not exist or is not properly defined in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Missing UI Element: The higher-level UI element that is being referenced does not exist in the UI configuration.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be a misconfiguration in the UI structure, such as incorrect naming or hierarchy.
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was transported from one system to another, there may have been issues during the transport that led to missing elements.
  Version Mismatch: The UI configuration may not be compatible with the version of the underlying data model or application.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check UI Configuration: 
  
  Go to the UI configuration in the SAP MDG application and verify that the higher-level UI element exists and is correctly defined.
  Ensure that the naming conventions and hierarchy are correctly set up.
  
  
  
  Recreate Missing Elements: 
  
  If the higher-level UI element is missing, you may need to create it or restore it from a backup or transport.
  
  
  
  Transport Management: 
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport logs for any errors and ensure that all necessary objects were included in the transport request.
  
  
  
  Debugging: 
  
  If you have access to debugging tools, you can trace the execution to see where the error is being triggered and gather more context about the missing element.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: 
  
  Review the SAP documentation for MDG and UI configuration to ensure that you are following the correct procedures.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: 
  
  Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide patches or updates.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP MDG Documentation: Familiarize yourself with the Master Data Governance documentation for best practices in UI configuration.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they found.
  Support Tickets: If the issue persists and you cannot resolve it, consider opening a support ticket with SAP for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the USMD2002 error and implement a solution to resolve it.