How To Fix USMD5002 - Status cannot be changed for change request &1

USMD5002 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: USMD5 - Master Data: Workflow

• Message number: 002

• Message text: Status cannot be changed for change request &1

What causes this issue?

Change request &V1& is only a draft. Therefore, the status cannot be
changed.

System Response

The status will not be changed.

How to fix this error?

Complete the entry of the change request.

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.

USMD5002 - Details

• The SAP error message USMD5002 indicates that the status of a change request (CR) cannot be changed. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP Master Data Governance (MDG) when trying to change the status of a change request that is not in a state that allows for the requested change.
  Causes:
  
  Invalid Status Transition: The change request may be in a status that does not allow for the transition you are attempting. For example, you might be trying to approve a change request that is already in a completed or rejected state.
  Missing Authorizations: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to change the status of the change request.
  Business Rules: There may be specific business rules or validations in place that prevent the status change based on the current state of the change request or the data it contains.
  Technical Issues: There could be underlying technical issues or bugs in the