How To Fix USMD2148 - Edition &1 cannot be released yet; change requests open

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: USMD2 - Master Data: UI Modeling

• Message number: 148

• Message text: Edition &1 cannot be released yet; change requests open

What causes this issue?

An edition can only be released if all the change requests assigned to
it have been finalized (status <LS>Final Check Approved</> or <LS>Final
Check Rejected</>). This is not the case for edition &V1&.

System Response

The status of this edition remains <LS>In Processing.</>

How to fix this error?

First finalize all the change requests of edition &V1& and then release
edition &V1&.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message USMD2148 - Edition &1 cannot be released yet; change requests open ?

  The SAP error message USMD2148 indicates that a specific edition (in this case, represented by &1) cannot be released because there are open change requests associated with it. This typically occurs in the context of SAP Master Data Governance (MDG) when you are trying to release an edition of master data, but there are pending changes that need to be addressed first.
  Cause:
  
  Open Change Requests: There are one or more change requests that have not been completed or released. These change requests may be in various statuses (e.g., in process, not yet approved).
  Pending Approvals: The change requests may require approval from designated users or roles before the edition can be released.
  Data Integrity Issues: There may be issues with the data that need to be resolved before the edition can be finalized.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the USMD2148 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Open Change Requests:
  
  Navigate to the change request management area in SAP MDG.
  Identify any open change requests related to the edition you are trying to release.
  
  
  
  Review Change Request Status:
  
  Check the status of each change request. If they are still in process, you may need to complete or approve them.
  If you have the necessary permissions, you can approve or reject the change requests as needed.
  
  
  
  Complete Pending Actions:
  
  If there are actions required on your part (e.g., providing additional information, making corrections), complete those actions to move the change requests forward.
  
  
  
  Release Change Requests:
  
  Once all necessary actions are taken, release the change requests. This may involve moving them through the approval workflow.
  
  
  
  Retry Releasing the Edition:
  
  After all change requests are resolved and released, attempt to release the edition again.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as MDGIMG for configuration and MDG_CHANGE_REQUEST for managing change requests.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that you have the appropriate roles and authorizations to view and manage change requests.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for detailed guidance on managing editions and change requests in SAP MDG.
  Support: If you continue to face issues, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the USMD2148 error and successfully release the edition in question.