How To Fix USMD2052 - Entity type &2, UI element &1: Preceding UI element is invalid

USMD2052 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: USMD2 - Master Data: UI Modeling

• Message number: 052

• Message text: Entity type &2, UI element &1: Preceding UI element is invalid

What causes this issue?

You defined UI element &V4& as the preceding UI element of UI element
&V3&. You cannot therefore use UI element &V4& as the preceding UI
element of UI element &V1&.

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 a different preceding UI element for 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 USMD2052 - Entity type &2, UI element &1: Preceding UI element is invalid ?

  The SAP error message USMD2052 typically occurs in the context of SAP Master Data Governance (MDG) when there is an issue with the configuration of UI elements in the data model. This error indicates that a preceding UI element is invalid, which can disrupt the flow of data entry or processing in the UI.
  
  Cause:
  The error can be caused by several factors, including:
  
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The UI elements may not be properly configured in the data model. This could involve incorrect settings in the UI configuration or the data model itself.
  
  
  Missing Dependencies: If a UI element depends on another element that is not present or is incorrectly defined, it can lead to this error.
  
  
  Data Model Changes: Changes made to the data model (like adding or removing fields) without updating the UI configuration can lead to inconsistencies.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access certain UI elements, leading