How To Fix USMD6550 - No hierarchy-bearing entity type found for distribution of package &1

USMD6550 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: USMD6 - Messages for Data Transfer

• Message number: 550

• Message text: No hierarchy-bearing entity type found for distribution of package &1

What causes this issue?

Due to the present Customizing settings, the system was unable to
determine a hierarchy-bearing entity type for the distribution for
master data package &V1&.

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?

Check the Customizing settings for master data package &v1& and its
entity types. Assign one or more hierarchy-bearing entity types to
package &V1&.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message USMD6550 - No hierarchy-bearing entity type found for distribution of package &1 ?

  The SAP error message USMD6550 indicates that there is no hierarchy-bearing entity type found for the distribution of a package. This typically occurs in the context of SAP Master Data Governance (MDG) when you are trying to distribute a package that contains master data, but the system cannot find the appropriate hierarchy or entity type to process the distribution.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Hierarchy Definition: The hierarchy for the entity type you are trying to distribute has not been defined in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for the entity type may not be set up correctly, leading to the system being unable to identify the hierarchy.
  Data Model Issues: The data model may not include the necessary entity types or relationships that are required for the distribution process.
  Package Content: The package you are trying to distribute may not contain the correct or expected data types.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Hierarchy Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP MDG configuration and verify