How To Fix USMD2045 - Attribute &3 cannot be used for UI element &1 (entity type &2)

USMD2045 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: USMD2 - Master Data: UI Modeling

• Message number: 045

• Message text: Attribute &3 cannot be used for UI element &1 (entity type &2)

What causes this issue?

UI element &V1& has the UI element type <LS>Table Column</> or <LS>Table
Column with Key Field</>, therefore the attribute assigned to the
lower-level UI element must have a higher-level entity type. Attribute
&V3& does not have a higher-level entity type, however.

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?

Enter an attribute that has a higher-level entity type for the
lower-level UI element of UI element &V1&.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message USMD2045 - Attribute &3 cannot be used for UI element &1 (entity type &2) ?

  The SAP error message USMD2045 indicates that there is an issue with the usage of a specific attribute in a UI element within the context of the SAP Master Data Governance (MDG) application. The message typically means that the attribute you are trying to use is not compatible with the UI element you are working with, or it is not allowed for the specified entity type.
  
  Cause:
  
  Attribute Compatibility: The attribute you are trying to use may not be compatible with the UI element due to its data type or properties.
  Entity Type Restrictions: The attribute may not be allowed for the specific entity type you are working with. Each entity type in SAP MDG has specific attributes that can be used in the UI.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the MDG data model or UI configuration that prevent the attribute from being used in the specified context.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Attribute Properties: Review