How To Fix USMD_GENERIC_GENIL017 - Structure for hierarchy attributes from entity &1 to &2 is not generated

USMD_GENERIC_GENIL017 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: USMD_GENERIC_GENIL - Messages for Generic Genil Implementation

• Message number: 017

• Message text: Structure for hierarchy attributes from entity &1 to &2 is not generated

What causes this issue?

You are using one of the MDG-specific, generic genIL components (e.g.
MDG for custom objects, MDGF for financials or MDGH for hierarchies) by
carrying out one of the following actions:
Calling the genIL model browser using transaction GENIL_MODEL_BROWSER
Configuring a custom user interface with the new MDG single object
maintenance UIs
Customizing an MDG-F user interface
Running a custom or MDG-F user interface for data maintenance

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

System Response

How to fix this error?

Generate structures for hierarchy attributes in the Customizing activity
<DS:SIMG.MDG_VC_USMD004_0>Generate Data Model-Specific Structures</>
for entity type &V1&.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message USMD_GENERIC_GENIL017 - Structure for hierarchy attributes from entity &1 to &2 is not generated ?

  The SAP error message USMD_GENERIC_GENIL017 indicates that there is an issue with the generation of the structure for hierarchy attributes between two entities in the SAP Master Data Governance (MDG) framework. This error typically arises during the activation or generation of data models, particularly when working with hierarchies in MDG.
  
  Cause:
  The error can be caused by several factors, including:
  
  Missing Configuration: The entities involved may not be properly configured in the MDG data model.
  Inconsistent Data Model: There may be inconsistencies or errors in the data model definitions, such as missing attributes or incorrect relationships.
  Transport Issues: If the data model was transported from one system to another, there may be issues with the transport that led to missing or incomplete definitions.
  Technical Issues: There could be underlying technical issues in the system, such as problems with the database or inconsistencies in the application layer.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Verify that