How To Fix USMD_GOV_API001 - &1 is an invalid or an inactive data model

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: USMD_GOV_API - Messages for Governance API

• Message number: 001

• Message text: &1 is an invalid or an inactive data model

What causes this issue?

The specified data model has not been defined (definition of data model
&V1& does not exist in view cluster VC_USMD001) or has not been
activated (status of data model &V1& is inactive in view cluster
VC_USMD001).

System Response

The system cannot create an instance of the Governance API for the
specified data model.

How to fix this error?

Define a data model or activate the data model.

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.

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Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message USMD_GOV_API001 - &1 is an invalid or an inactive data model ?

  The SAP error message USMD_GOV_API001 indicates that the data model you are trying to use is either invalid or inactive. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP Master Data Governance (MDG) when working with data models for managing master data.
  Cause:
  
  Inactive Data Model: The data model you are trying to access has been deactivated or is not currently active in the system.
  Invalid Data Model: The data model may not exist in the system, or there may be a typo in the name of the data model you are trying to reference.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the specified data model.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the MDG setup that prevent the data model from being recognized.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Data Model Status:
  
  Go to the MDG configuration and check if the data model is active. You can do this by navigating to the relevant configuration transaction (e.g., MDGIMG).
  Ensure that the data model is not marked as inactive.
  
  
  
  Verify Data Model Name:
  
  Double-check the name of the data model you are using in your transaction or program. Ensure there are no typos or incorrect references.
  
  
  
  Review Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user executing the transaction has the necessary authorizations to access the data model. You may need to check the roles and authorizations assigned to the user.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Review the configuration settings for the data model in the MDG system. Ensure that all necessary settings are correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to the SAP documentation for Master Data Governance to understand the requirements and configurations for data models.
  
  
  
  System Logs:
  
  Check the system logs (transaction SLG1) for any additional error messages or warnings that may provide more context about the issue.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Look for relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  MDG Configuration Guide: Review the MDG configuration guide for detailed instructions on setting up and managing data models.
  Community Forums: Check SAP Community forums or other user groups for similar issues and solutions shared by other users.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement the appropriate solution.