How To Fix USMD_EDITION_GENERAL017 - Edition type must be the same for source and target edition

USMD_EDITION_GENERAL017 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: USMD_EDITION_GENERAL - Message Class for Edition

• Message number: 017

• Message text: Edition type must be the same for source and target edition

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message USMD_EDITION_GENERAL017 - Edition type must be the same for source and target edition ?

  The SAP error message USMD_EDITION_GENERAL017 indicates that there is a mismatch in the edition types between the source and target editions during a data transfer or migration process in the SAP Master Data Governance (MDG) environment. This typically occurs when you are trying to replicate or transfer data from one edition to another, and the system expects both editions to be of the same type (e.g., both should be "standard" or both should be "custom").
  
  Cause:
  
  Mismatched Edition Types: The source edition and target edition have different types defined in the system. For example, one might be a "standard" edition while the other is a "custom" edition.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the MDG system that are not aligned, leading to this error.
  Data Model Differences: The data models associated with the source and target editions may not be compatible.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Edition Types: Verify the edition types of both the source and