How To Fix USMDZ3033 - Item &1 must not be assigned to a functional area

USMDZ3033 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: USMDZ3 - Nachrichtenklasse zum UI des User-Interfaces

• Message number: 033

• Message text: Item &1 must not be assigned to a functional area

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USMDZ3033 - Details

• The SAP error message USMDZ3033 indicates that a specific item (denoted as &1) is incorrectly assigned to a functional area in the context of SAP Master Data Governance (MDG) or similar modules. This error typically arises when there is a mismatch between the item type and the functional area it is being assigned to, which is not allowed by the system's configuration or business rules.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Assignment: The item you are trying to assign to a functional area is not compatible with that functional area. This could be due to business rules that dictate which items can be assigned to which functional areas.
  
  Configuration Issues: The system may not be configured correctly to allow the assignment of certain items to specific functional areas.
  Data Integrity Issues: There may be issues with the data integrity or consistency in the master data that is causing the error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Item Type: Verify the type of item you