How To Fix USMD5043 - Exactly one workflow needs to be configured


USMD5043 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: USMD5 - Master Data: Workflow

  • Message number: 043

  • Message text: Exactly one workflow needs to be configured

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  • What causes this issue?

    In transaction SWE2, either no workflow has been configured or one or
    more workflows have been configured that must be started when a change
    request is sent.

    System Response

    The new workflow step table USMD202C_2 is not migrated automatically.

    How to fix this error?

    Only one workflow can be assigned to event BUS2250-CREATED. The type
    linkage can be activated for the event in transaction SWE2.

    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.


USMD5043 - Details

  • The SAP error message USMD5043, which states "Exactly one workflow needs to be configured," typically occurs in the context of SAP Master Data Governance (MDG) when there is an issue with the workflow configuration for a specific process. This error indicates that the system expects exactly one workflow to be defined for the operation you are trying to perform, but it has either found none or more than one.
    
    Cause: No Workflow Configured: There may be no workflow defined for the specific master data governance process you are trying to execute. Multiple Workflows Configured: There may be multiple workflows configured for the same process, which confuses the system as it expects only one. Incorrect Workflow Assignment: The workflow might not be correctly assigned to the relevant data model or process.
    Solution: To resolve the USMD5043 error, you can follow these steps: Check Workflow Configuration: Go to the SAP MDG configuration settings. Navigate to the workflow configuration section. Ensure that there

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