How To Fix USMD2004 - UI elem. &1 (ent.type &2) is a view; a higher UI elem. cannot be assigned

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: USMD2 - Master Data: UI Modeling

• Message number: 004

• Message text: UI elem. &1 (ent.type &2) is a view; a higher UI elem. cannot be assigned

What causes this issue?

The UI element &V1& has the UI element type <LS>View</>. Elements of
this type cannot have a higher-level element.

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?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message USMD2004 - UI elem. &1 (ent.type &2) is a view; a higher UI elem. cannot be assigned ?

  The SAP error message USMD2004 typically occurs in the context of SAP Master Data Governance (MDG) when there is an issue with the assignment of UI elements in the configuration of the UI. This error indicates that you are trying to assign a higher-level UI element to a view element, which is not allowed.
  Cause:
  The error message USMD2004 is triggered when:
  
  You are attempting to assign a UI element (like a field or a group) that is defined at a higher level (e.g., a tab or a section) to a UI element that is defined at a lower level (e.g., a view).
  The system enforces a hierarchy in the UI element structure, and higher-level elements cannot be assigned to lower-level elements.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the UI Configuration:
  
  Review the UI configuration in the SAP MDG application. Ensure that you are not trying to assign a higher-level UI element to a lower-level one.
  Verify the hierarchy of the UI elements and ensure that assignments are made correctly according to the defined structure.
  
  
  
  Adjust the Assignment:
  
  If you find that a higher-level UI element is incorrectly assigned, you will need to remove that assignment and assign the appropriate lower-level UI element instead.
  Make sure that the UI elements are assigned in a way that respects the hierarchy defined in the UI configuration.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to the SAP documentation for Master Data Governance and UI configuration for more detailed guidelines on how to structure your UI elements correctly.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary adjustments, test the configuration to ensure that the error no longer occurs and that the UI behaves as expected.
  
  
  
  Seek Help:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert who has experience with MDG UI configurations.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  MDG Configuration Guides: Look for configuration guides specific to SAP MDG that cover UI element assignments and best practices.
  Community Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed, and solutions shared.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.