How To Fix USMD2233 - Edition &1 does not exist or is not possible for data model &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: USMD2 - Master Data: UI Modeling

• Message number: 233

• Message text: Edition &1 does not exist or is not possible for data model &2

What causes this issue?

Edition &V1& either does not exist or is not defined for data model &V2&
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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?

Use input help to select a suitable edition.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message USMD2233 - Edition &1 does not exist or is not possible for data model &2 ?

  The SAP error message USMD2233 indicates that there is an issue with the specified edition for a data model in the SAP Master Data Governance (MDG) environment. The message states that the edition you are trying to access or use does not exist or is not applicable for the specified data model.
  Cause:
  
  Non-existent Edition: The edition specified in the error message does not exist in the system. This could be due to a typo or because the edition has not been created.
  Incompatible Edition: The edition may exist but is not compatible with the specified data model. Each data model can have specific editions that are valid for it.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the MDG settings that prevent the edition from being recognized.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the specified edition or data model.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Edition Existence:
  
  Go to the relevant configuration area in SAP and verify that the edition specified in the error message exists for the data model in question.
  You can check this in the MDG customizing settings under the relevant data model.
  
  
  
  Verify Compatibility:
  
  Ensure that the edition you are trying to use is compatible with the data model. Check the documentation or configuration settings to confirm which editions are valid for the data model.
  
  
  
  Correct Typographical Errors:
  
  Double-check the spelling and formatting of the edition and data model names in your transaction or configuration.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  If the edition should exist and be compatible, review the configuration settings in the MDG to ensure everything is set up correctly.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the edition and data model. You may need to consult with your SAP security team to verify this.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for additional guidance on the specific data model and edition you are working with.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like MDGIMG to access the MDG customizing settings.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution.