How To Fix USMD2041 - Change of edition type not possible; chg. request type &1 already in use

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: USMD2 - Master Data: UI Modeling

• Message number: 041

• Message text: Change of edition type not possible; chg. request type &1 already in use

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message USMD2041 - Change of edition type not possible; chg. request type &1 already in use ?

  The SAP error message USMD2041 indicates that a change request type is already in use, which prevents the system from changing the edition type. This typically occurs in the context of SAP Master Data Governance (MDG) when you are trying to change the edition type of a change request that is already being processed or has been locked by another user or process.
  Cause:
  
  Change Request in Use: The change request type you are trying to modify is currently being used in another process or is locked.
  User Lock: Another user may have the change request open, preventing modifications.
  System Lock: The system may have a lock on the change request due to ongoing processes or transactions.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Active Change Requests: Verify if there are any active change requests of the same type. You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction in SAP and checking the status of change requests.
  Release Locks: If you find that a change request is locked, you may need to wait for the other user to complete their work or, if appropriate, you can unlock it using transaction SM12 (for user locks) or SM21 (for system logs).
  Change Request Management: Ensure that you are not trying to change the edition type while the change request is in a state that does not allow modifications. You may need to complete or reject the current change request before making changes.
  Consult Documentation: Review the SAP documentation or help files related to Master Data Governance for specific guidelines on managing change requests and edition types.
  Contact Support: If the issue persists and you cannot identify the cause, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as MDGIMG (for configuration) and MDG_CHANGE_REQUEST (for managing change requests).
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to error USMD2041 for any patches or updates that may address this issue.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to modify change requests and edition types in your SAP environment.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and successfully change the edition type as needed.