How To Fix USMD6038 - Data model &1, entity type &2: No hierarchy agreed upon

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: USMD6 - Messages for Data Transfer

• Message number: 038

• Message text: Data model &1, entity type &2: No hierarchy agreed upon

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message USMD6038 - Data model &1, entity type &2: No hierarchy agreed upon ?

  The SAP error message USMD6038 indicates that there is an issue with the data model and entity type in the context of SAP Master Data Governance (MDG). Specifically, it means that there is no hierarchy agreed upon for the specified data model and entity type. This can occur when you are trying to work with a data model that requires a hierarchy, but the hierarchy has not been defined or agreed upon in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Hierarchy Definition: The hierarchy for the specified entity type has not been defined in the system.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the MDG settings that prevent the hierarchy from being recognized.
  Data Model Settings: The data model settings may not be properly configured to include the necessary hierarchy for the entity type.
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was recently transported from another system, there may have been issues during the transport process that led to missing hierarchy definitions.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Define the Hierarchy:
  
  Go to the MDG configuration settings and ensure that the hierarchy for the specified entity type is defined.
  You can do this by navigating to the relevant configuration area in the SAP GUI (transaction code: MDGIMG), and then checking the settings for the data model and entity type.
  
  
  
  Check Data Model Configuration:
  
  Verify that the data model is correctly configured to include the hierarchy. This may involve checking the entity type settings and ensuring that the hierarchy is marked as required.
  
  
  
  Review Transport Requests:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport logs to ensure that all necessary objects were transported correctly. You may need to re-transport the hierarchy definitions if they were missed.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review the SAP documentation for Master Data Governance to ensure that you are following the correct procedures for defining hierarchies.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the configuration by attempting to create or modify the entity type again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance on hierarchy configuration in MDG.
  Community Forums: Consider searching or posting in SAP community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  SAP Help Portal: Utilize the SAP Help Portal for detailed documentation on Master Data Governance and hierarchy management.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the USMD6038 error and ensure that the necessary hierarchy is defined for your data model and entity type.