How To Fix USMD_CMM016 - Unspecified key component &1 of entity type &2 (model &3)

USMD_CMM016 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: USMD_CMM -

• Message number: 016

• Message text: Unspecified key component &1 of entity type &2 (model &3)

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USMD_CMM016 - Details

• The SAP error message USMD_CMM016 typically indicates that there is an issue with a key component of an entity type in the context of SAP Master Data Governance (MDG). This error usually arises when the system is unable to identify or find a required key component for a specific entity type in a given model.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Key Component: The key component specified in the error message is not defined or is missing in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be a misconfiguration in the data model or entity type settings.
  Data Inconsistency: The data being processed may not conform to the expected structure or may have inconsistencies.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or modify the specified entity type.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Verify the configuration of the entity type in the data model. Ensure that all key components are correctly defined.
  Use transaction codes like MDGIMG to access the configuration settings and