How To Fix USMD5016 - Error while performing the action &1

USMD5016 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: USMD5 - Master Data: Workflow

• Message number: 016

• Message text: Error while performing the action &1

What causes this issue?

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

System Response

The workflow has an error status.

How to fix this error?

Look at the details in the application log:
Transaction: SLG1
Object: &V2&
Subobject: &V3&
Ext. Identif: &V4&

Procedure for System Administrators

Correct the error and restart the workflow using the workflow runtime
tool.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

USMD5016 - Details

• The SAP error message USMD5016 typically occurs in the context of SAP Master Data Governance (MDG) when there is an issue while performing a specific action related to master data management. The message usually indicates that there is a problem with the data or the process being executed.
  
  Cause:
  The specific cause of the USMD5016 error can vary, but common reasons include:
  
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies or missing data in the master data records that are being processed.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to perform the action.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration problems in the MDG setup that prevent the action from being executed.
  Business Rules Violations: The action may violate certain business rules defined in the MDG system.
  Technical Errors: There could be underlying technical issues, such as problems with the database or application server.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the USMD5016 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  Check Data Validity: Review