How To Fix USMD6355 - Upload mode &1 cannot be used for entity &2

USMD6355 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: USMD6 - Messages for Data Transfer

• Message number: 355

• Message text: Upload mode &1 cannot be used for entity &2

What causes this issue?

In the upload settings, you have chosen an upload mode that causes the
instances to be deleted.
According to the data model, deleting instances with entity type &V2& is
not allowed.

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?

To allow deletion, change the setting in one of the following:
Edit the data model in the Customizing activity <DS:SIMG.FMDM_USMD001>
Edit Data Model</> and for the entity type choose <LS>Deletion Allowed
</>.
In the application, change the upload mode to <LS>Overwrite or Add</>.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message USMD6355 - Upload mode &1 cannot be used for entity &2 ?

  The SAP error message USMD6355 typically occurs in the context of the SAP Master Data Governance (MDG) application when there is an issue with the upload mode being used for a specific entity. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information for this error:
  
  Cause:
  The error message "Upload mode &1 cannot be used for entity &2" indicates that the upload mode specified (denoted by &1) is not compatible with the entity type (denoted by &2) you are trying to process. This can happen due to several reasons, such as:
  
  
  Incorrect Upload Mode: The upload mode you are trying to use is not supported for the specific entity type. For example, certain entities may only support specific modes like "Create" or "Change."
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: The configuration settings in the MDG system may not allow the specified upload mode for the entity in question.
  
  
  Data Model Restrictions: The data model for the entity