How To Fix USMD2005 - UI elem. &1, entity type &2: Specify a different higher-level UI element

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: USMD2 - Master Data: UI Modeling

• Message number: 005

• Message text: UI elem. &1, entity type &2: Specify a different higher-level UI element

What causes this issue?

You want to assign UI element &V3& of UI element type <LS>View</> as the
<LS>Higher UI Element</> to UI element &V1&. UI element &V3& already has
UI element &V4& assigned to it as the lower-level UI element. UI element
&V4& either has the type <LS>Attachments</> or <LS>Custom Web Dynpro
Component</>. No additional UI element can be displayed on a view that
contains an attachment UI element or a Web Dynpro component.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

INCLUDE CHANGES_CANNOT_BE_SAVED OBJECT DOKU ID TX

How to fix this error?

Assign a different higher-level UI element to UI element &V1& of entity
type &V2&, or delete it.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message USMD2005 - UI elem. &1, entity type &2: Specify a different higher-level UI element ?

  The SAP error message USMD2005 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 is not correctly associated with its higher-level UI element, which can lead to issues in the user interface when trying to display or edit master data.
  Cause:
  The error message USMD2005 is triggered when:
  
  A UI element (like a field or group) is not properly linked to its parent UI element.
  The hierarchy of UI elements is not correctly defined in the configuration.
  There may be a mismatch in the entity type or the UI element's properties that prevent it from being displayed correctly.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check UI Configuration:
  
  Go to the UI configuration for the specific entity type mentioned in the error message.
  Ensure that the UI element (field or group) is correctly defined and linked to its higher-level UI element.
  
  
  
  Review Data Model:
  
  Verify the data model configuration in the MDG system. Ensure that the entity types and their relationships are correctly set up.
  Check if the UI element is supposed to be part of a specific group or section and that it is correctly assigned.
  
  
  
  Adjust UI Element Properties:
  
  If the UI element is not intended to be a child of the specified higher-level UI element, consider moving it to the correct hierarchy or adjusting its properties.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, test the UI to ensure that the error no longer occurs and that the UI elements are displayed as expected.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to UI configuration in MDG for additional guidance and best practices.
  
  
  
  Seek Help from SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the configuration, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like MDGIMG to access the configuration settings for Master Data Governance.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address known issues or provide patches related to UI configuration.
  Community Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the USMD2005 error in your SAP system.