How To Fix USMD2058 - Select the entity type

USMD2058 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: USMD2 - Master Data: UI Modeling

• Message number: 058

• Message text: Select the entity type

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message USMD2058 - Select the entity type ?

  The SAP error message USMD2058, which states "Select the entity type," typically occurs in the context of SAP Master Data Governance (MDG) when a user is trying to perform an action that requires the selection of a specific entity type, but none has been selected.
  
  Cause:
  
  No Entity Type Selected: The most common cause of this error is that the user has not selected an entity type in the relevant screen or transaction.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the MDG system, where the entity types are not properly defined or activated.
  User Role/Authorization: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or select the entity types.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Select an Entity Type: Ensure that you select an appropriate entity type from the available options in the dropdown or selection list before proceeding with the action that triggered the error.
  Check Configuration: If you are an administrator or have access to configuration