How To Fix USMD5044 - No workflow assigned to change request type &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: USMD5 - Master Data: Workflow

• Message number: 044

• Message text: No workflow assigned to change request type &1

What causes this issue?

No workflow is assigned to change request type &V1&.

System Response

No workflow step can be selected for change request type &V1&.

How to fix this error?

Assign the workflow to change request type &V1& in the change request
type definition VC_USMD110.

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.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message USMD5044 - No workflow assigned to change request type &1 ?

  The SAP error message USMD5044 indicates that there is no workflow assigned to the specified change request type in the SAP system. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP Master Data Governance (MDG) when trying to process a change request that requires a workflow for approval or further processing.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Workflow Assignment: The change request type you are trying to use does not have an associated workflow defined in the system.
  Configuration Issues: The workflow configuration may not have been set up correctly, or the workflow might have been deleted or deactivated.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or execute the workflow.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the USMD5044 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Workflow Assignment:
  
  Go to the SAP MDG configuration (transaction code SPRO).
  Navigate to the relevant section for configuring workflows for change request types.
  Ensure that the change request type in question has a workflow assigned to it.
  
  
  
  Assign a Workflow:
  
  If no workflow is assigned, you will need to create or assign an existing workflow to the change request type.
  Use transaction code SWDD to create or modify workflows in the Workflow Builder.
  
  
  
  Review Workflow Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the workflow is active and properly configured.
  Check for any errors in the workflow definition that might prevent it from being executed.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Verify that the user attempting to execute the change request has the necessary authorizations to access and execute the workflow.
  Use transaction code SU53 to analyze authorization issues if the user encounters access problems.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the change request process again to ensure that the workflow is now being triggered correctly.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SPRO: Access to the SAP Reference IMG for configuration.
  SWDD: Workflow Builder for creating and modifying workflows.
  SWI1: To monitor workflow instances and check their status.
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for Master Data Governance and Workflow Management for detailed guidance on configuring workflows.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues related to workflows in your version of SAP.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the USMD5044 error and ensure that the appropriate workflow is assigned to the change request type.