How To Fix USMD2204 - Ambiguous change request for entity &2 of entity type &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: USMD2 - Master Data: UI Modeling

• Message number: 204

• Message text: Ambiguous change request for entity &2 of entity type &1

What causes this issue?

The system cannot determine a change request for the higher-level
hierarchy node &V2& of type &V1& because lower-level nodes of node &V2&
are in turn higher-level hierarchy nodes in various change requests. It
is therefore not possible for you to include node &V2& in a change
request.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Remove the higher-level hierarchy node &V2& of type &V1& from the change
request.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message USMD2204 - Ambiguous change request for entity &2 of entity type &1 ?

  The SAP error message USMD2204, which states "Ambiguous change request for entity &2 of entity type &1," typically occurs in the context of SAP Master Data Governance (MDG) when there are conflicting or overlapping change requests for the same entity. This can happen when multiple users or processes are trying to modify the same master data entity simultaneously, leading to ambiguity in which change request should be applied.
  Cause:
  
  Concurrent Change Requests: Multiple change requests are created for the same entity, and the system cannot determine which one to prioritize.
  Conflicting Changes: Changes made in different requests may conflict with each other, causing ambiguity.
  Data Locking Issues: If a change request is being processed and another request is initiated for the same entity, it can lead to this error.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Identify Conflicting Change Requests:
  
  Use transaction codes like MDG_BS_MAT or MDG_BS_CUST to view the change requests related to the entity in question.
  Check the change request logs to identify which requests are conflicting.
  
  
  
  Resolve Ambiguity:
  
  Decide which change request should be processed. You may need to communicate with the users who created the conflicting requests to determine the correct course of action.
  If necessary, reject or delete one of the conflicting change requests.
  
  
  
  Reprocess the Change Request:
  
  After resolving the ambiguity, reprocess the change request that you want to keep. Ensure that it is free of conflicts with other requests.
  
  
  
  Implement Locking Mechanisms:
  
  Consider implementing or reviewing existing locking mechanisms to prevent multiple users from creating conflicting change requests simultaneously.
  
  
  
  User Training:
  
  Train users on best practices for creating change requests to minimize the chances of conflicts.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes for managing change requests in SAP MDG.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on Master Data Governance for best practices and guidelines on managing change requests effectively.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the USMD2204 error and prevent it from occurring in the future.