How To Fix USMD_CMM044 - Attribute type &1 not defined for model type &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: USMD_CMM -

• Message number: 044

• Message text: Attribute type &1 not defined for model type &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message USMD_CMM044 - Attribute type &1 not defined for model type &2 ?

  The SAP error message USMD_CMM044 indicates that there is an issue with the attribute type specified in the context of a model type in SAP Master Data Governance (MDG). Specifically, it means that the attribute type you are trying to use is not defined for the specified model type.
  Cause:
  
  Undefined Attribute Type: The attribute type you are trying to use has not been defined in the system for the model type you are working with.
  Configuration Issues: There may be a misconfiguration in the data model or the data governance settings.
  Model Type Mismatch: The attribute type may be valid for a different model type but not for the one you are currently using.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Attribute Definition:
  
  Go to the relevant configuration settings in SAP MDG and verify if the attribute type is defined for the specified model type.
  If it is not defined, you may need to create or modify the attribute type in the data model configuration.
  
  
  
  Modify Data Model:
  
  If the attribute type is indeed missing, you can add it to the data model associated with the model type. This typically involves:
  
  Accessing the Data Model configuration in the MDG customizing settings.
  Adding the attribute type to the appropriate model type.
  
  
  
  
  
  Review Model Type:
  
  Ensure that you are using the correct model type for your operation. If you are trying to use an attribute type that is not applicable to the current model type, you may need to switch to the correct model type.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review the SAP documentation related to your specific version of MDG for any additional guidance on defining attributes and model types.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, test the configuration to ensure that the error no longer occurs and that the attribute behaves as expected.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like MDGIMG to access the configuration settings for Master Data Governance.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Community Forums: Consider searching or posting in SAP community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered the same issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message USMD_CMM044 and ensure that your attribute types are correctly defined for the model types in your SAP MDG environment.