How To Fix USMD6307 - &1 is not a hierarchy attribute

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: USMD6 - Messages for Data Transfer

• Message number: 307

• Message text: &1 is not a hierarchy attribute

What causes this issue?

Only hierarchy attributes can be under the hierarchy attribute node in
the transfer structure.

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?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message USMD6307 - &1 is not a hierarchy attribute ?

  The SAP error message USMD6307 indicates that a specific attribute (in this case, represented by &1) is not recognized as a hierarchy attribute in the context of the SAP Master Data Governance (MDG) application. This error typically arises when you are trying to use an attribute that is not defined as part of a hierarchy in the data model.
  Cause:
  
  Attribute Definition: The attribute you are trying to use is not defined as a hierarchy attribute in the data model. Hierarchy attributes are typically used to represent relationships or structures within master data.
  Data Model Configuration: There may be a misconfiguration in the data model where the attribute is not included in the hierarchy settings.
  Incorrect Usage: The attribute might be used in a context where only hierarchy attributes are allowed, such as in certain reports or data processing tasks.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Data Model Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP MDG data model configuration and verify if the attribute in question is defined as a hierarchy attribute.
  If it is not, you may need to modify the data model to include it as a hierarchy attribute if that is appropriate for your business requirements.
  
  
  
  Modify the Attribute:
  
  If the attribute should be a hierarchy attribute, you can change its settings in the data model configuration.
  Ensure that the attribute is correctly set up in the hierarchy structure.
  
  
  
  Review Usage Context:
  
  Check where and how the attribute is being used. Ensure that it is being used in a context that allows for non-hierarchy attributes if it is not meant to be a hierarchy attribute.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to the SAP documentation for Master Data Governance to understand the requirements and configurations for hierarchy attributes.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, test the configuration to ensure that the error no longer occurs and that the data behaves as expected.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional guidance on hierarchy attributes in MDG.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they have found.
  Training and Documentation: Consider reviewing training materials or documentation related to SAP MDG and data modeling to better understand how to configure hierarchy attributes.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to reach out to your SAP support team or a consultant with expertise in SAP MDG for further assistance.