How To Fix USMD2262 - Data model &1: 'Hierarchy Relationship' not possible for entity type &2

USMD2262 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: USMD2 - Master Data: UI Modeling

• Message number: 262

• Message text: Data model &1: 'Hierarchy Relationship' not possible for entity type &2

What causes this issue?

Entity type &v2& does not allow hierarchy relationships because in data
model &V1& the <DS:DE.USMD_HRY>Hierarchies</> field for this entity type
is set to not allow hierarchies.

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?

Change the <ls>Hierarchies</> field for entity type &V2& in data model
&V1&, or select an entity type for which hierarchies are defined.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message USMD2262 - Data model &1: 'Hierarchy Relationship' not possible for entity type &2 ?

  The SAP error message USMD2262 typically occurs in the context of SAP Master Data Governance (MDG) when there is an issue with the hierarchy relationships defined for a specific entity type. This error indicates that the system is unable to establish a hierarchy relationship for the specified entity type due to certain constraints or misconfigurations.
  
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Configuration: The hierarchy relationship may not be properly configured in the data model for the specified entity type.
  Entity Type Restrictions: The entity type may not support hierarchy relationships, or the hierarchy relationship may not be defined for that specific entity type.
  Missing Hierarchy Nodes: There may be missing nodes or levels in the hierarchy that prevent the relationship from being established.
  Data Integrity Issues: There could be issues with the data integrity, such as circular references or invalid parent-child relationships.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Data Model Configuration:
  
  Go to the data model configuration in SAP MDG and verify that the hierarchy relationship