How To Fix USMD6148 - Specify a data element for all entity types to be imported

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: USMD6 - Messages for Data Transfer

• Message number: 148

• Message text: Specify a data element for all entity types to be imported

What causes this issue?

You can import entity type data only if you have specified a valid data
element. This data element must be known in the target system.

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?

Specify a data element for each entity type for which you want to import
data.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message USMD6148 - Specify a data element for all entity types to be imported ?

  The SAP error message USMD6148 indicates that there is a missing data element specification for one or more entity types that you are trying to import in the SAP Master Data Governance (MDG) environment. This error typically occurs during the data import process when the system expects a data element to be defined for each entity type but finds that it is not specified.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Data Element: The primary cause of this error is that the data model for the entity types being imported does not have a data element assigned to them. This can happen if the data model was not properly configured or if there are changes in the data model that have not been reflected in the import configuration.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be an issue with the configuration of the data model or the import settings, leading to the system not recognizing the data elements for the specified entity types.
  Inconsistent Data Model: If the data model has been modified (e.g., fields added or removed) without updating the corresponding import settings, this error can occur.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the USMD6148 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Data Model Configuration:
  
  Go to the Data Model configuration in the SAP MDG system.
  Verify that all entity types you are trying to import have a corresponding data element defined.
  Ensure that the data elements are correctly mapped to the fields in the entity types.
  
  
  
  Update Import Settings:
  
  If you are using a specific import template or configuration, ensure that it is up to date with the current data model.
  Make sure that the import settings include all necessary data elements for the entity types.
  
  
  
  Review Change Logs:
  
  If there have been recent changes to the data model, review the change logs to identify any modifications that may have affected the data elements.
  Revisit the data model to ensure that all changes are correctly reflected in the import configuration.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary adjustments, perform a test import to verify that the error has been resolved.
  Monitor the import process for any additional errors or warnings.
  
  
  
  Documentation and Support:
  
  Consult the SAP documentation for Master Data Governance for detailed guidance on configuring data models and import processes.
  If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  MDG Configuration Guides: Refer to the official SAP MDG configuration guides for best practices on setting up data models and import processes.
  Community Forums: Engage with the SAP Community or forums where other users may have encountered similar issues and can share their solutions.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the USMD6148 error in your SAP MDG environment.