How To Fix USMD2003 - Assign a higher-level elem. with table el.type to UI el. &1 (ent.type &2)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: USMD2 - Master Data: UI Modeling

• Message number: 003

• Message text: Assign a higher-level elem. with table el.type to UI el. &1 (ent.type &2)

What causes this issue?

The UI element &v1& can only be displayed as the lower-level element of
a UI element with one of the following element types:
<LS>Table (Insertion of Rows Not Possible)</>
<LS>Table (Insertion of Rows Possible) </>

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?

In the <LS>Higher UI Element</> field, enter an element that has the UI
element type <LS>Table (Insertion of Rows Not Possible)</> or <LS>Table
(Insertion of Rows Possible)</>.

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 USMD2003 - Assign a higher-level elem. with table el.type to UI el. &1 (ent.type &2) ?

  The SAP error message USMD2003 typically occurs in the context of SAP Master Data Governance (MDG) when there is an issue with the assignment of UI elements to data model elements. This error indicates that a higher-level element needs to be assigned to a UI element that is currently linked to a lower-level element.
  Cause:
  The error message USMD2003 is triggered when:
  
  A UI element is trying to reference a data element that is not appropriate for its level in the hierarchy.
  The data model structure is not correctly aligned with the UI configuration, meaning that the UI element is expected to be linked to a higher-level data element but is currently linked to a lower-level one.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check the Data Model: Review the data model configuration to ensure that the hierarchy of elements is correctly defined. Make sure that the UI element is linked to the appropriate higher-level data element.
  
  
  Adjust UI Configuration: 
  
  Go to the UI configuration in the SAP MDG application.
  Identify the UI element that is causing the error.
  Change the assignment of the UI element to point to the correct higher-level data element.
  
  
  
  Validate Changes: After making the necessary adjustments, validate the changes to ensure that the UI element is now correctly assigned to the higher-level data element.
  
  
  Test the Configuration: Perform a test to ensure that the error no longer occurs and that the UI behaves as expected.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: If you are unsure about the hierarchy or the correct assignments, refer to the SAP documentation or the data model documentation specific to your implementation.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might provide additional insights or fixes related to this error.
  MDG Configuration: Familiarize yourself with the configuration settings in SAP MDG, especially those related to UI and data model definitions.
  Community Forums: Consider searching or posting in SAP community forums for additional help from other users who may have encountered the same issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the USMD2003 error and ensure that your UI elements are correctly configured in relation to the data model.