How To Fix USMD_GENERIC_BOLUI002 - Attribute structure for object &1 in component &2 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: USMD_GENERIC_BOLUI - Generic Messages for MDG UIs

• Message number: 002

• Message text: Attribute structure for object &1 in component &2 does not exist

What causes this issue?

The current UI configuration uses the genIL component &v2&. The selected
object &v1& does not have a valid attribute structure.

System Response

The UI configuration is not able to determine the field catalogue
correctly. The UI cannot be configured.

How to fix this error?

Check the genIL component &v2& in the genIL model browser (transaction
GENIL_MODEL_BROWSER). Locate the mentioned object &v1& and check its
attribute structure.
If you are using SAP Master Data Governance (SAP MDG) and the genIL
component is MDG, it might be the case that the required entity
structures of the used MDG data model &v3& are not yet generated. The
genIL component requires the following structures:
Mapping of Reuse Active Area
Search Application
Key Fields of an Entity Type
Check the generated structures in MDG Customzing in transaction MDGIMG
under <LS>General Settings -> Data Modeling -> Generate Data
Model-Specific Structures</>. Generate the aforementioned structures for
the affected data model and entity.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message USMD_GENERIC_BOLUI002 - Attribute structure for object &1 in component &2 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message USMD_GENERIC_BOLUI002 indicates that there is an issue with the attribute structure for a specific object in a particular component. This error typically arises in the context of SAP Master Data Governance (MDG) or similar applications where data models and structures are defined.
  Cause:
  
  
  Missing Attribute Structure: The attribute structure for the specified object (&1) in the specified component (&2) does not exist in the system. This could be due to:
  
  The attribute structure not being defined in the data model.
  The object or component being incorrectly configured or not activated.
  A transport issue where the necessary changes have not been moved to the target system.
  
  
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for the data model or the specific object might be incorrect or incomplete.
  
  
  Version Mismatch: There may be a version mismatch between the data model and the application, leading to the system not recognizing the attribute structure.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Data Model Configuration:
  
  Go to the relevant transaction (e.g., MDGIMG) and check the configuration for the data model associated with the object.
  Ensure that the attribute structure is defined and activated correctly.
  
  
  
  Verify Object and Component:
  
  Confirm that the object (&1) and component (&2) are correctly specified and exist in the system.
  Check if the object is part of the active data model.
  
  
  
  Transport Management:
  
  If the issue is related to a transport, ensure that all necessary transports have been imported into the target system.
  Check the transport logs for any errors or warnings that might indicate missing objects.
  
  
  
  Rebuild or Activate the Data Model:
  
  If the attribute structure is missing, you may need to recreate it or activate the data model again.
  Use the relevant transaction to rebuild or activate the data model.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific object and component for any known issues or additional configuration steps.
  
  
  
  Check for SAP Notes:
  
  Search the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error message or provide additional guidance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as MDGIMG, SE11 (Data Dictionary), and SE80 (Object Navigator) for checking and modifying data models and structures.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  SAP Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP Support for assistance, providing them with the error details and any troubleshooting steps you have already taken.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.