How To Fix USMD_GOV_SCOPE002 - Entity type &1 must be governed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: USMD_GOV_SCOPE - MDG Governance Scope

• Message number: 002

• Message text: Entity type &1 must be governed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message USMD_GOV_SCOPE002 - Entity type &1 must be governed ?

  The SAP error message USMD_GOV_SCOPE002 indicates that a specific entity type (denoted by &1) must be governed in the context of SAP Master Data Governance (MDG). This error typically arises when you are trying to perform an operation on a master data entity that is not included in the governance scope defined for your MDG configuration.
  Cause:
  The error occurs due to one of the following reasons:
  
  Entity Not Governed: The entity type you are trying to work with is not part of the governance scope defined in your MDG configuration.
  Configuration Issues: There may be a misconfiguration in the MDG settings where the entity type is not properly set up for governance.
  Missing Authorization: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or govern the specified entity type.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Governance Scope:
  
  Go to the MDG configuration settings and verify the governance scope. Ensure that the entity type you are trying to work with is included in the governance scope.
  You can check this in the MDG customizing settings under the relevant configuration for your data model.
  
  
  
  Add Entity to Governance Scope:
  
  If the entity type is not included, you may need to add it to the governance scope. This typically involves modifying the data model and ensuring that the entity is set up for governance.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Ensure that all necessary configurations for the entity type are correctly set up, including data model, process model, and any relevant validation rules.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Verify that the user attempting to perform the operation has the necessary authorizations to access and govern the entity type. This may involve checking user roles and authorizations in the SAP system.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to the SAP Help documentation for Master Data Governance for detailed information on configuring governance scopes and managing entity types.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the operation again to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  MDG Data Model: Familiarize yourself with the data model in your MDG implementation, as it defines which entities are governed.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for insights and solutions from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement the necessary solutions to resolve it.