How To Fix USMD2_MAC005 - Expression &1 returned a non-element node of type &2 having value &3

USMD2_MAC005 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: USMD2_MAC -

• Message number: 005

• Message text: Expression &1 returned a non-element node of type &2 having value &3

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message USMD2_MAC005 - Expression &1 returned a non-element node of type &2 having value &3 ?

  The SAP error message USMD2_MAC005 typically occurs in the context of SAP Master Data Governance (MDG) when there is an issue with the data model or the expression used in a validation or mapping rule. This error indicates that an expression returned a node that is not of the expected type, which can lead to issues in data processing.
  
  Cause:
  The error message USMD2_MAC005 can be caused by several factors, including:
  
  Incorrect Data Model Configuration: The data model may not be correctly defined, leading to mismatches between expected and actual data types.
  Expression Errors: The expression used in the validation or mapping rule may be incorrectly formulated, resulting in a non-element node being returned.
  Data Integrity Issues: The data being processed may not conform to the expected structure, leading to unexpected node types.
  Versioning Issues: If there are multiple versions of the data model or expressions, it may lead to inconsistencies.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can