How To Fix USMD2039 - Ent.type &2, UI elem.&1: UI element and preceding UI element are the same

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: USMD2 - Master Data: UI Modeling

• Message number: 039

• Message text: Ent.type &2, UI elem.&1: UI element and preceding UI element are the same

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message USMD2039 - Ent.type &2, UI elem.&1: UI element and preceding UI element are the same ?

  The SAP error message USMD2039 typically occurs in the context of SAP Master Data Governance (MDG) when there is a configuration issue with the user interface (UI) elements in a data model. This error indicates that there is a problem with the UI configuration where a UI element is being defined in such a way that it is identical to a preceding UI element, which is not allowed.
  Cause:
  The error message "Ent.type &2, UI elem.&1: UI element and preceding UI element are the same" suggests that:
  
  You have defined two UI elements in the same context that are identical in terms of their properties or identifiers.
  This could happen due to a copy-paste error or misconfiguration in the UI configuration settings.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check UI Configuration:
  
  Go to the UI configuration for the specific entity type mentioned in the error message.
  Look for the UI elements defined for that entity type and identify any duplicates.
  
  
  
  Modify or Remove Duplicates:
  
  If you find that two UI elements are indeed the same, you will need to either modify one of them to ensure they are unique or remove one of the duplicates if it is not needed.
  
  
  
  Validate Changes:
  
  After making the necessary changes, validate the UI configuration to ensure that there are no further issues.
  Test the UI to confirm that the error no longer appears.
  
  
  
  Transport Changes:
  
  If you are working in a development environment, ensure that you transport the changes to the appropriate environments (e.g., quality assurance, production) after testing.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might provide additional insights or updates related to this error message.
  Documentation: Review the SAP MDG documentation for guidelines on UI configuration and best practices to avoid similar issues in the future.
  Community Forums: Consider searching or posting in SAP community forums for additional help or to see if others have encountered and resolved similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the USMD2039 error and ensure that your UI configuration is set up correctly.