How To Fix USMD6005 - Entity type &2 not defined for data model &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: USMD6 - Messages for Data Transfer

• Message number: 005

• Message text: Entity type &2 not defined for data model &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message USMD6005 - Entity type &2 not defined for data model &1 ?

  The SAP error message USMD6005 indicates that there is an issue with the data model configuration in the SAP Master Data Governance (MDG) system. Specifically, it means that the entity type you are trying to use (denoted as &2) is not defined for the specified data model (denoted as &1).
  Cause:
  
  Entity Type Not Defined: The entity type you are trying to work with has not been defined in the data model you are using. This could happen if the entity type was not included during the data model configuration.
  Incorrect Data Model: You may be using the wrong data model for the operation you are trying to perform.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration settings of the data model or the entity type.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Data Model Configuration:
  
  Go to the MDG configuration settings and verify that the entity type &2 is indeed defined for the data model &1.
  If it is not defined, you will need to add the entity type to the data model.
  
  
  
  Review Entity Type Definition:
  
  Ensure that the entity type is correctly defined in the system. This includes checking the attributes, relationships, and any other relevant settings.
  
  
  
  Use Correct Data Model:
  
  Make sure you are using the correct data model for the operation you are trying to perform. If you are unsure, consult the documentation or your system administrator.
  
  
  
  Transport Requests:
  
  If changes were made in a development environment, ensure that they have been transported to the quality or production environment correctly.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to the SAP Help documentation for Master Data Governance to understand the requirements for defining entity types and data models.
  
  
  
  Check Authorization:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to access and modify the data model and entity types.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like MDGIMG to access the configuration settings for MDG.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  Community Forums: Consider searching or posting in SAP community forums for additional insights from other users who may have encountered the same issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the USMD6005 error and ensure that your data model and entity types are correctly configured in SAP MDG.