How To Fix USMD2024 - Ent.type &2, UI element &1: Attribute &3 has invalid values for checkbox

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: USMD2 - Master Data: UI Modeling

• Message number: 024

• Message text: Ent.type &2, UI element &1: Attribute &3 has invalid values for checkbox

What causes this issue?

You have assigned attribute &V3& to UI element &V1&. However, attribute
&V3& has non-Boolean values as fixed values or master data (values other
than X' and ' '). This means that you cannot assign it to UI element
&V1& with type <ZK>Checkbox</>.

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?

Assign UI element &V1& an attribute that has Boolean values ('X' and '
') as fixed values or master data.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message USMD2024 - Ent.type &2, UI element &1: Attribute &3 has invalid values for checkbox ?

  The SAP error message USMD2024 typically occurs in the context of the SAP Master Data Governance (MDG) application, particularly when dealing with UI elements and attributes in the data model. This error indicates that there is an issue with the values assigned to a checkbox attribute in the user interface.
  Cause:
  The error message "Ent.type &2, UI element &1: Attribute &3 has invalid values for checkbox" suggests that:
  
  The checkbox attribute (identified by &3) is receiving values that are not valid for its expected input.
  This could be due to:
  
  Incorrect data being passed to the checkbox (e.g., values other than the expected 'X' for checked or '' for unchecked).
  A mismatch between the data model definition and the values being provided in the UI.
  Configuration issues in the UI or data model that do not align with the expected values for the checkbox.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Data Model: 
  
  Verify the definition of the checkbox attribute in the data model. Ensure that it is correctly defined to accept only valid values (typically 'X' for checked and '' for unchecked).
  
  
  
  Review UI Configuration:
  
  Inspect the UI configuration for the entity type (identified by &2) and the specific UI element (identified by &1). Ensure that the checkbox is correctly mapped to the attribute and that the expected values are being passed.
  
  
  
  Validate Input Values:
  
  Check the input values being submitted through the UI. Ensure that they conform to the expected values for the checkbox attribute. If the values are being derived from user input, validate that the input is being sanitized and checked before submission.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If the issue persists, consider enabling debugging to trace the values being passed to the checkbox attribute. This can help identify where the invalid values are originating from.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific version of MDG you are using. There may be known issues or patches that address this error.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, conduct thorough testing to ensure that the error no longer occurs and that the checkbox behaves as expected.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional insights or fixes related to this error message.
  Community Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or support channels where similar issues may have been discussed.
  Training and Documentation: Ensure that users and developers are trained on the correct usage of the UI elements and data model configurations to prevent such errors in the future.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the USMD2024 error message in your SAP MDG environment.