How To Fix USMD5040 - Workflow cannot be started

USMD5040 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: USMD5 - Master Data: Workflow

• Message number: 040

• Message text: Workflow cannot be started

What causes this issue?

Either no workflow is assigned to the change request type or the
workflow that is assigned does not exist.

System Response

The change request was not submitted and no workflow was started.

How to fix this error?

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

Procedure for System Administrators

Check in Customizing if an existing workflow has been assigned.
If so, it is possible that the event type linkage of the BOR object type
BUS2250 for event <LS>CREATED</> for the workflow used (<LS>Receiver
Type</>) has been deactivated. Check this linkage in the SAP Area Menu
<LS>Tools </>under <LS>Business Workflow -> Development -> Definition
tools -> Events -> Event Linkages -> Type Linkages</> (<AB>SWETYPV</>)
and activate the appropriate type linkage, if necessary.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

USMD5040 - Details

• The SAP error message USMD5040, which states "Workflow cannot be started," typically occurs in the context of SAP Master Data Governance (MDG) when there is an issue with initiating a workflow process. This error can arise due to various reasons, and understanding the cause is essential for finding a solution.
  Causes of USMD5040
  
  
  Workflow 
  Configuration Issues: The workflow may not be properly configured in the system. This could include missing or incorrect settings in the workflow definition.
  
  
  Missing Workflow Template: The workflow template that is supposed to be used for the process may not exist or may not be activated.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user attempting to start the workflow may not have the necessary authorizations to initiate it.
  
  
  Technical Errors: There may be underlying technical issues, such as problems with the workflow engine or database inconsistencies.
  
  
  Incorrect Business Rules: If there are business rules associated with the workflow that are not met, the workflow may fail