How To Fix USMD2218 - Entity &1 of entity type &2 does not exist in change request &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: USMD2 - Master Data: UI Modeling

• Message number: 218

• Message text: Entity &1 of entity type &2 does not exist in change request &3

What causes this issue?

You want to process an entity that is assigned to change request &V3&.
The value of the higher-level entity &V1& of entity type &V2& is not,
however, in change request &V3& nor in the active version.

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?

If you want to process entities that are assigned to change request &V3&
and that have entity &V1& of entity type &V2& as a higher-level field,
the change request that contains entity &V1& of entity type &V2& must
first be finalized.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message USMD2218 - Entity &1 of entity type &2 does not exist in change request &3 ?

  The SAP error message USMD2218 indicates that a specific entity (identified by &1) of a certain entity type (identified by &2) does not exist in the specified change request (identified by &3). This error typically occurs in the context of SAP Master Data Governance (MDG) when working with change requests for master data.
  Cause:
  
  Entity Not Created: The entity you are trying to reference in the change request has not been created or does not exist in the system.
  Incorrect Change Request: The change request you are working with may not include the entity you are trying to access or modify.
  Data Deletion: The entity might have been deleted or is in a state that is not accessible in the current change request.
  Authorization Issues: There may be authorization issues preventing you from accessing the entity in the specified change request.
  
  Solution:
  
  Verify Entity Existence: Check if the entity (e.g., a business partner, material, etc.) actually exists in the system. You can do this by searching for the entity in the relevant application or transaction.
  Check Change Request: Ensure that the change request you are working with is the correct one and that it includes the entity you are trying to modify. You can review the change request details to confirm this.
  Create Entity: If the entity does not exist, you may need to create it first before you can include it in the change request.
  Review Deletion Status: If the entity was deleted, you may need to restore it or create a new one.
  Authorization Check: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to access and modify the entity in the change request. Consult with your SAP security team if needed.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes for managing master data and change requests in SAP MDG, such as MDGIMG for configuration and MDG_CHANGE_REQUEST for managing change requests.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. SAP Notes can provide additional context or solutions.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on Master Data Governance for best practices on managing entities and change requests.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, consider reaching out to your SAP support team for further assistance.