How To Fix USMD2083 - Change request type &1: Specify a main entity type

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: USMD2 - Master Data: UI Modeling

• Message number: 083

• Message text: Change request type &1: Specify a main entity type

What causes this issue?

Change request type &V1& is defined for the processing of
<DS:DE.USMD_SINGLE_OBJ>single objects</>. For this reason, you must
specify a <DS:DE.USMD_ENTITY_MAIN>main entity type</>.

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?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message USMD2083 - Change request type &1: Specify a main entity type ?

  The SAP error message USMD2083 indicates that when working with a change request type in the SAP Master Data Governance (MDG) environment, the system requires you to specify a main entity type. This error typically arises when you are trying to create or modify a change request without defining the main entity that the change request is intended to affect.
  Cause:
  The error occurs due to one of the following reasons:
  
  Missing Main Entity Type: The change request type you are trying to use does not have a main entity type specified.
  Configuration Issue: There may be a configuration issue in the MDG settings where the main entity type is not properly defined for the change request type.
  User Input Error: The user may have overlooked selecting or entering the main entity type when creating the change request.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Specify Main Entity Type:
  
  When creating or modifying the change request, ensure that you select or specify a main entity type. This is usually done in the initial screen of the change request creation process.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the MDG configuration settings and verify that the change request type is correctly configured with a main entity type. This can typically be done in the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide (IMG) under:
  
  Master Data Governance -> Change Request Management -> Define Change Request Types.
  
  
  Ensure that the main entity type is assigned to the change request type you are using.
  
  
  
  Review Documentation:
  
  Consult the SAP documentation or help resources related to MDG and change request management for additional guidance on how to properly configure and use change request types.
  
  
  
  User Training:
  
  If the issue is due to user input error, consider providing training or documentation to users on how to correctly create change requests and specify the necessary parameters.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  MDG Documentation: Review the official SAP MDG documentation for best practices and guidelines on managing change requests.
  Community Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or support channels where other users may have encountered and resolved similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the USMD2083 error and successfully create or modify your change request in SAP MDG.