How To Fix USMD2013 - UI element &3, entity type &2: Select a UI element type for table rows

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: USMD2 - Master Data: UI Modeling

• Message number: 013

• Message text: UI element &3, entity type &2: Select a UI element type for table rows

What causes this issue?

UI element &V1& has the UI element type <LS>Table Column</> or <LS>Table
Column with Key Field</>. This means that the lower-level UI element
&V3& assigned to this element is a table cell and &V3& must have one of
the following UI element types:
Input field
Output field
Dropdown list box
Checkbox
Hyperlink
Text editor

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?

Choose one of the following UI element types for UI element &V3&:
Input field
Output field
Dropdown list box
Checkbox
Hyperlink
Text editor

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message USMD2013 - UI element &3, entity type &2: Select a UI element type for table rows ?

  The SAP error message USMD2013 typically occurs in the context of SAP Master Data Governance (MDG) when you are working with UI configuration for a specific entity type. This error indicates that a UI element type has not been defined for the table rows of a specific entity type in the UI configuration.
  Cause:
  The error message "Select a UI element type for table rows" suggests that the system expects a UI element type to be assigned to the rows of a table in the UI configuration, but it has not been set. This can happen due to:
  
  Incomplete Configuration: The UI configuration for the entity type may not be fully defined, leading to missing UI element types for table rows.
  Incorrect Mapping: There may be an issue with how the UI elements are mapped to the data model.
  Changes in Data Model: If there have been recent changes to the data model or entity types, the UI configuration may not have been updated accordingly.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Access the UI Configuration:
  
  Go to the relevant UI configuration transaction in SAP (e.g., using transaction code MDGIMG or MDG_UI).
  Navigate to the UI configuration for the specific entity type that is causing the error.
  
  
  
  Define UI Element Type:
  
  Locate the section where you can define the UI elements for table rows.
  Ensure that a UI element type is selected for the table rows. This could be a specific type of input field, dropdown, or any other UI component that is appropriate for the data being displayed.
  
  
  
  Check for Consistency:
  
  Verify that all required fields and UI elements are properly configured and that there are no inconsistencies in the configuration.
  Ensure that the mappings between the data model and the UI elements are correct.
  
  
  
  Save and Test:
  
  After making the necessary changes, save the configuration.
  Test the UI to ensure that the error no longer appears and that the UI behaves as expected.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the correct UI element types to use, refer to SAP documentation or guidelines for UI configuration in MDG.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance on UI configuration in MDG.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they have found.
  Training and Documentation: Consider reviewing training materials or documentation related to SAP MDG UI configuration for a deeper understanding of how to set up and troubleshoot UI elements.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the USMD2013 error and ensure that your UI configuration is complete and functional.