How To Fix USMD6313 - Specify fields for the higher-level node and lower-level node

USMD6313 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: USMD6 - Messages for Data Transfer

• Message number: 313

• Message text: Specify fields for the higher-level node and lower-level node

What causes this issue?

You must specify fields for the higher-level node and for the
lower-level node in the data 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?

Revise the data transfer structure.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message USMD6313 - Specify fields for the higher-level node and lower-level node ?

  The SAP error message USMD6313, which states "Specify fields for the higher-level node and lower-level node," typically occurs in the context of SAP Master Data Governance (MDG) when there is an issue with the configuration of data models or the mapping of fields between different levels of a hierarchical structure.
  
  Cause:
  This error usually arises when:
  
  Missing Field Mapping: There are no fields defined for either the higher-level node or the lower-level node in the data model configuration.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration of the data model does not properly define the relationships between the nodes, leading to ambiguity in how data should be processed.
  Hierarchy Issues: The hierarchy structure may not be correctly set up, causing the system to be unable to identify which fields belong to which nodes.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the USMD6313 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Data Model Configuration:
  
  Go to the Data Model configuration in the SAP MDG application.
  Ensure that all necessary fields