How To Fix USMD_XI_PROXY018 - No SMT mapping of edge attributes found for entity type &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: USMD_XI_PROXY - Messages for SOA Services (from EHP5)

• Message number: 018

• Message text: No SMT mapping of edge attributes found for entity type &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message USMD_XI_PROXY018 - No SMT mapping of edge attributes found for entity type &1 ?

  The SAP error message USMD_XI_PROXY018 indicates that there is no mapping found for the edge attributes of a specific entity type in the context of SAP Master Data Governance (MDG) or SAP Data Services. This error typically arises during data replication or data transfer processes when the system is unable to find the necessary mappings for the attributes of the entity being processed.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Mapping Configuration: The most common cause of this error is that the mapping for the edge attributes of the specified entity type has not been defined in the system.
  Incorrect Entity Type: The entity type specified in the error message may not be correctly configured or may not exist in the mapping configuration.
  Transport Issues: If the mappings were recently transported from a development environment to a production environment, there may have been issues during the transport process that resulted in missing configurations.
  Version Mismatch: There may be a version mismatch between the source and target systems, leading to discrepancies in the expected mappings.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Mapping Configuration:
  
  Go to the relevant configuration area in SAP MDG or Data Services where the mappings are defined.
  Verify that the edge attributes for the specified entity type are correctly mapped. If they are missing, you will need to create the necessary mappings.
  
  
  
  Create or Update Mappings:
  
  If mappings are missing, create them by defining the edge attributes and their corresponding target attributes.
  Ensure that the mappings are consistent with the data model and the requirements of the data transfer process.
  
  
  
  Transport Configuration:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport logs for any errors or warnings.
  Ensure that all necessary objects and configurations were included in the transport request.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to the mappings, perform a test run to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  Monitor the data transfer process to confirm that the mappings are functioning as expected.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on configuring mappings for the entity type in question.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes related to the error message for any known issues or patches that may address the problem.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they have found.
  MDG Configuration Guide: Review the configuration guide for SAP MDG to ensure that all necessary steps have been followed in setting up the mappings.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message USMD_XI_PROXY018 and ensure that the necessary mappings for edge attributes are correctly configured in your SAP system.