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How To Fix USMD2296 - Do not enter a temporary key in field &1


USMD2296 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: USMD2 - Master Data: UI Modeling

  • Message number: 296

  • Message text: Do not enter a temporary key in field &1

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  • What causes this issue?

    (translators note: the use of &V1& in each instance is correct, even
    if it may look incorrect.)
    You want to add entities of type &V1& to a change request and have
    stated a temporary key in field &V1& for at least one entity. This is
    not allowed since temporary keys can be assigned internally only.

    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?

    Do not enter a temporary key for &V1&.

    Procedure for System Administrators


    Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.


USMD2296 - Details

  • The SAP error message USMD2296, which states "Do not enter a temporary key in field &1," typically occurs in the context of SAP Master Data Governance (MDG) when a user attempts to enter a temporary key in a field that is not allowed to accept such keys. Temporary keys are often used for internal processing or during data migration, but they are not valid for certain operations or fields in the system.
    
    Cause: Temporary Key Usage: The user is trying to enter a temporary key in a field that is restricted to permanent keys or valid identifiers. Field Configuration: The field in question may be configured to only accept specific types of keys, and temporary keys do not meet these criteria. Data Governance Rules: The rules defined in the MDG configuration may prohibit the use of temporary keys in certain contexts to ensure data integrity.
    Solution: Use Valid Keys: Ensure that you are entering a valid,

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