How To Fix USMD2086 - Data model cannot be changed; change request type &1 already in use

USMD2086 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: USMD2 - Master Data: UI Modeling

• Message number: 086

• Message text: Data model cannot be changed; change request type &1 already in use

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message USMD2086 - Data model cannot be changed; change request type &1 already in use ?

  The SAP error message USMD2086 indicates that a data model cannot be changed because a change request of a specific type (denoted by &1) is already in use. This typically occurs in the context of SAP Master Data Governance (MDG) when you attempt to modify a data model that is currently locked or being processed in a change request.
  
  Cause:
  
  Active Change Request: The primary cause of this error is that there is an active change request of the specified type that is currently being processed. This means that the data model is locked for changes until the change request is either completed or released.
  Locking Mechanism: SAP uses a locking mechanism to prevent concurrent changes that could lead to data inconsistencies. If a change request is open, the system will not allow modifications to the data model.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Active Change Requests: 
  
  Go to the relevant transaction (e.g., MDG_MAT, MDG_CUST) and check for any