How To Fix USMD2012 - Entity type &2, UI elem. &1: Interface view with name &3 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: USMD2 - Master Data: UI Modeling

• Message number: 012

• Message text: Entity type &2, UI elem. &1: Interface view with name &3 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message USMD2012 - Entity type &2, UI elem. &1: Interface view with name &3 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message USMD2012 typically occurs in the context of SAP Master Data Governance (MDG) when there is an issue with the configuration of the user interface (UI) elements related to a specific entity type. The error message indicates that the system is unable to find the specified interface view for the UI element.
  Cause:
  The error message can be caused by several factors, including:
  
  
  Missing Interface View: The specified interface view (name &3) does not exist in the system. This could be due to a missing transport or an incomplete configuration.
  
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The UI configuration for the entity type (&2) may be incorrect, leading to the system looking for a non-existent interface view.
  
  
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was recently transported from another system, the transport may not have included all necessary objects.
  
  
  Development Errors: If custom developments were made, there may be errors in the code or configuration that prevent the interface view from being recognized.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Interface View: Verify that the interface view with the specified name (&3) exists in the system. You can do this by checking the relevant data model or using transaction codes like SE11 (Data Dictionary) or SE80 (Object Navigator).
  
  
  Review Configuration: Go through the configuration settings for the entity type (&2) in the MDG customizing settings. Ensure that all necessary views and elements are correctly defined.
  
  
  Transport Check: If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport logs to ensure that all necessary objects were included in the transport request. You may need to re-transport missing objects.
  
  
  Debugging: If you have access to debugging tools, you can set breakpoints in the relevant code to see where the error is triggered and gather more information about the context.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific entity type and interface view to ensure that you are following best practices.
  
  
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists and you cannot identify the cause, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance. Provide them with the error message details and any relevant configuration information.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: SE11 (Data Dictionary), SE80 (Object Navigator), and MDG customizing transactions.
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address known issues related to this error message.
  MDG Documentation: Review the official SAP MDG documentation for guidance on configuring entity types and UI elements.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the USMD2012 error message in your SAP system.