How To Fix USMD_CREQUEST_API018 - Enter valid data model or entity type

USMD_CREQUEST_API018 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: USMD_CREQUEST_API - Message Class for Change Request API

• Message number: 018

• Message text: Enter valid data model or entity type

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message USMD_CREQUEST_API018 - Enter valid data model or entity type ?

  The SAP error message USMD_CREQUEST_API018 typically indicates that there is an issue with the data model or entity type being used in a request within the SAP Master Data Governance (MDG) framework. This error usually arises when the system cannot find or recognize the specified data model or entity type, which can occur for several reasons.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Data Model or Entity Type: The data model or entity type specified in the request may be misspelled or does not exist in the system.
  
  Configuration Issues: The data model or entity type may not be properly configured in the MDG system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the specified data model or entity type.
  Transport Issues: If the data model or entity type was recently transported from another system, there may be inconsistencies or missing components.
  Versioning Issues: The data model or entity type may have been changed or deprecated in