How To Fix USMD2280 - Change request type &1 cannot be used to process entity type &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: USMD2 - Master Data: UI Modeling

• Message number: 280

• Message text: Change request type &1 cannot be used to process entity type &2

What causes this issue?

Change request type &V1& only permits the processing of specific entity
types. Entity type &V2& is not one of these, therefore you cannot use
change request type &V1& to edit it.

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?

Choose a change request type that allows the processing of entity type
&V2&.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message USMD2280 - Change request type &1 cannot be used to process entity type &2 ?

  The SAP error message USMD2280 indicates that there is an issue with the change request type being used for a specific entity type in the SAP Master Data Governance (MDG) environment. This error typically arises when the change request type specified is not compatible with the entity type you are trying to process.
  Cause:
  
  Incompatible Change Request Type: The change request type you are trying to use is not configured to handle the specific entity type. Each change request type in SAP MDG is associated with certain entity types, and if there is a mismatch, this error will occur.
  Configuration Issues: There may be a configuration issue in the MDG settings where the change request type is not properly linked to the entity type.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to process the specified change request type for the entity type.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the MDG configuration settings and verify that the change request type is correctly configured for the entity type you are trying to process.
  Ensure that the change request type is assigned to the correct entity type in the MDG customizing settings.
  
  
  
  Use the Correct Change Request Type:
  
  If the change request type is indeed not compatible, you will need to select a different change request type that is valid for the entity type you are working with.
  
  
  
  Review Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to process the change request type for the specified entity type. Check the roles and authorizations assigned to the user.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to the SAP documentation or help resources for guidance on the specific change request types and their associated entity types.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the process again to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like MDGIMG to access the configuration settings for MDG.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Community Forums: Consider searching or posting in SAP community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered the same issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the USMD2280 error and successfully process the desired entity type in SAP MDG.