How To Fix USMD2203 - Action not possible; lower-level nodes in different change requests


USMD2203 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: USMD2 - Master Data: UI Modeling

  • Message number: 203

  • Message text: Action not possible; lower-level nodes in different change requests

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  • What causes this issue?

    The system cannot determine a change request for the higher-level
    hierarchy node &V1& of type &V2& because lower-level nodes of node &V1&
    are in turn higher-level hierarchy nodes in various change requests.

    System Response

    It is not possible to carry out the action in the hierarchy.

    How to fix this error?

    Finalize the various change requests so that the lower-level nodes of
    node &V1& are released again and node &V1& can then be included in a
    change request. Then carry out the action.

    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.


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  • What is the cause and solution for SAP error message USMD2203 - Action not possible; lower-level nodes in different change requests ?
    The SAP error message USMD2203, which states "Action not possible; lower-level nodes in different change requests," typically occurs in the context of SAP Master Data Governance (MDG) when you are trying to perform an action (like approve, reject, or activate) on a change request that has dependent nodes (sub-items) that are part of different change requests.
    
    Cause: This error arises when: You have a change request that includes multiple nodes (e.g., master data records). Some of these nodes are linked to other change requests, which means they are being managed separately. The system does not allow actions on a parent node if its child nodes are in different change requests, as this could lead to inconsistencies in data management.
    Solution: To resolve this error, you can take the following steps: Identify Change Requests: Check the change requests associated with the nodes involved. You can do this by reviewing the change request details in the MDG application. Consolidate Change Requests:

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