How To Fix USMD2089 - Change request type &1: Business activity &2 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: USMD2 - Master Data: UI Modeling

• Message number: 089

• Message text: Change request type &1: Business activity &2 does not exist

Self-Explanatory Message

Since SAP believes that this specific error message is 'self-explanatory,' no more information has been given.The majority of messages in the SAP system have a message text, however this is frequently insufficient to comprehend or resolve the problem.

To make things easier, more detailed information is frequently added to describe the issue, how to fix it, and the necessary steps or configuration modifications.

Unfortunately, there isn't any extra information in this error notice.

What else can you do?

First, use our AnswerBot below to get a possible cause and solution (requires a premium subscription).

Also, review the in-depth Common Questions & Answers listed below; you could discover a solution there or be able to connect with others who have faced similar challenges.

You can also try searching the SAP support portal (support.sap.com) but you need a special user ID to access it. It is possible that an SAP support note exists that provides additional details about the mistake or even steps for fixing it.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message USMD2089 - Change request type &1: Business activity &2 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message USMD2089 indicates that there is an issue with a change request type in the context of the SAP Master Data Governance (MDG) application. Specifically, the error states that a specified business activity does not exist for the given change request type. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  Cause:
  
  Non-Existent Business Activity: The business activity referenced in the change request type does not exist in the system. This could be due to a configuration issue or a missing entry in the relevant tables.
  Incorrect Configuration: The change request type may not be properly configured to include the specified business activity.
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was recently transported from another system, there may have been issues during the transport process that led to missing entries.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the specified business activity.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the change request type in the SAP MDG application.
  Verify that the business activity is correctly defined and associated with the change request type.
  Ensure that the business activity is active and properly configured.
  
  
  
  Create or Modify Business Activity:
  
  If the business activity does not exist, you may need to create it. This can typically be done in the MDG configuration settings.
  If it exists but is not linked correctly, you may need to modify the change request type to include the correct business activity.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport logs for any errors or warnings.
  Ensure that all necessary objects were included in the transport request.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Verify that the user encountering the error has the necessary authorizations to access the business activity.
  Check the roles and authorizations assigned to the user in the SAP system.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on configuring change request types and business activities in MDG.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  MDG Configuration Guides: Review the configuration guides for SAP MDG to ensure that all settings are correctly implemented.
  Community Forums: Consider searching or posting in SAP community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.