How To Fix USMD_GOV_SCOPE003 - Attribute &1 must be governed

USMD_GOV_SCOPE003 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: USMD_GOV_SCOPE - MDG Governance Scope

• Message number: 003

• Message text: Attribute &1 must be governed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message USMD_GOV_SCOPE003 - Attribute &1 must be governed ?

  The SAP error message USMD_GOV_SCOPE003 indicates that a specific attribute (denoted by &1) must be governed in the context of Master Data Governance (MDG). This error typically arises when you are trying to perform an action (like saving or activating a change) on a master data object that includes attributes that are not properly governed according to the rules defined in your MDG configuration.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Governance Configuration: The attribute in question is not included in the governance scope, meaning it has not been defined as a governed attribute in the MDG configuration.
  Incorrect Data Model: The data model may not be set up correctly to include the attribute as part of the governance process.
  Validation Rules: There may be validation rules that require certain attributes to be governed, and the attribute in question does not meet these requirements.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Governance Configuration:
  
  Go to the MDG configuration settings and verify that the attribute is included in