How To Fix USMD2161 - Object list for entity type &1: Row &2 has no value for &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: USMD2 - Master Data: UI Modeling

• Message number: 161

• Message text: Object list for entity type &1: Row &2 has no value for &3

What causes this issue?

In the object list in row &V2& for entity type &V1&, you have <ZH>not</>
specified a value for the field &V3&.

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?

Enter a value for the field &V3& in the object list in row &V2& for
entity type &V1&.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message USMD2161 - Object list for entity type &1: Row &2 has no value for &3 ?

  The SAP error message USMD2161 typically occurs in the context of SAP Master Data Governance (MDG) when working with entity types and their associated data. This error indicates that a specific row in the object list for a given entity type is missing a required value for a specified field.
  Cause:
  The error message USMD2161 is triggered when:
  
  A mandatory field (denoted by &3 in the error message) is not populated for a specific row (denoted by &2) in the object list for the specified entity type (denoted by &1).
  This usually happens during data validation processes, such as when trying to save or activate a change request in MDG.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Identify the Missing Value:
  
  Check the error message details to identify the entity type (&1), the row number (&2), and the specific field that is missing a value (&3).
  
  
  
  Review the Data:
  
  Navigate to the relevant data entry screen or the change request where the error occurred.
  Locate the specified row and check the field indicated in the error message.
  
  
  
  Populate the Required Field:
  
  Enter the necessary value in the specified field for the identified row.
  Ensure that all mandatory fields are filled out correctly.
  
  
  
  Validate the Data:
  
  After populating the required field, validate the data again to ensure that there are no other missing values or errors.
  
  
  
  Save or Activate:
  
  Once all required fields are populated and validated, attempt to save or activate the change request again.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Mandatory Fields: In SAP MDG, certain fields are marked as mandatory based on the configuration. These fields must be filled out to ensure data integrity.
  Data Model: Understanding the data model and the relationships between different entity types can help in identifying which fields are mandatory.
  Customizations: If your organization has customized the MDG data model, the mandatory fields may differ from standard configurations. Consult with your MDG configuration team if you encounter unexpected mandatory fields.
  Error Logs: Check the application logs (transaction SLG1) for more detailed information about the error and any related issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the USMD2161 error and successfully proceed with your data governance tasks in SAP MDG.