How To Fix USMD2020 - Enter a UI element

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: USMD2 - Master Data: UI Modeling

• Message number: 020

• Message text: Enter a UI element

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message USMD2020 - Enter a UI element ?

  The SAP error message USMD2020 typically occurs in the context of SAP Master Data Governance (MDG) when a user is trying to create or modify a UI element in the data model but has not provided the necessary input for a required field. This error indicates that a mandatory UI element has not been specified.
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when:
  
  A required field in the UI configuration is left empty.
  The user is attempting to save or process data without filling in all mandatory fields.
  There may be a misconfiguration in the UI element settings or the data model.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the USMD2020 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Required Fields: Review the UI screen where the error occurred and ensure that all mandatory fields are filled in. Look for any fields marked with an asterisk (*) or highlighted in red.
  
  
  Review UI Configuration: If you have access to the configuration settings, check the UI configuration for the data model. Ensure that all required UI elements are correctly defined and that there are no missing or misconfigured elements.
  
  
  Validate Data Model: Ensure that the data model you are working with is correctly set up and that all necessary attributes and elements are included.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to the SAP documentation or help resources for guidance on the specific UI elements and their requirements.
  
  
  Check User Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and modify the UI elements.
  
  
  Test in a Different Environment: If possible, try to replicate the issue in a development or test environment to see if the problem persists. This can help determine if the issue is specific to the current environment.
  
  
  Contact Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any updates or patches related to the error message USMD2020.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they found.
  Training and Documentation: Review any training materials or documentation related to SAP MDG and UI configuration to better understand the requirements for UI elements.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the USMD2020 error in your SAP environment.