How To Fix USMD5041 - Workflow cannot be started

USMD5041 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: USMD5 - Master Data: Workflow

• Message number: 041

• 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</> has been deactivated. Check this
linkage in the SAP Menu under <LS>Tools -> Business Workflow ->
Development -> Definition tools -> Events -> Event Linkages -> Type
Linkages</> and activate the appropriate type linkage, if necessary.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

USMD5041 - Details

• The SAP error message USMD5041, 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 for a master data change request. Here are some common causes, solutions, and related information for this error:
  Causes:
  
  Workflow 
  Configuration Issues: The workflow might not be properly configured in the system. This could include missing or incorrect workflow definitions or steps.
  Authorization Problems: The user attempting to start the workflow may not have the necessary authorizations to initiate it.
  Missing Workflow Template: The workflow template required for the specific process may not be available or activated in the system.
  Technical Errors: There could be underlying technical issues, such as problems with the workflow engine or related components.
  Incorrect Data: The data being processed may not meet the criteria required to start the workflow, such as missing mandatory fields or invalid data formats.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Workflow Configuration:
  
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