How To Fix USMD6028 - Edition &1 does not exist (for data model &2)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: USMD6 - Messages for Data Transfer

• Message number: 028

• Message text: Edition &1 does not exist (for data model &2)

What causes this issue?

Either the edition does not exist or it was created on the basis of a
different data model. The data model is determined in Customizing of the
edition type.

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?

Select a suitable edition using input help.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message USMD6028 - Edition &1 does not exist (for data model &2) ?

  The SAP error message USMD6028 indicates that a specific edition for a data model does not exist in the system. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP Master Data Governance (MDG) when trying to access or manipulate data related to a specific edition of a data model.
  Cause:
  The error can be caused by several factors:
  
  Non-existent Edition: The edition specified in the error message does not exist in the system. This could be due to a typo or an incorrect reference.
  Data Model Configuration: The data model may not be properly configured, or the edition may not have been created or activated.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the specified edition or data model.
  Transport Issues: If the data model or edition was recently transported from another system, it may not have been properly imported.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Edition Existence:
  
  Go to the relevant transaction (e.g., MDGIMG) and navigate to the configuration of the data model.
  Verify that the edition specified in the error message exists.
  
  
  
  Create or Activate Edition:
  
  If the edition does not exist, you may need to create it. This can typically be done in the configuration settings for the data model.
  If it exists but is inactive, activate it.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the data model is correctly configured and that all necessary editions are defined.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the data model and its editions.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport logs to ensure that all objects were transported correctly.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific data model and edition for additional guidance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as MDGIMG for configuration and MDG_MDS for master data services.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to the error message USMD6028.
  Community Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or support for additional insights and solutions from other users who may have encountered the same issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.