How To Fix USMD5045 - Step &1 is not defined for workflow &2

USMD5045 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: USMD5 - Master Data: Workflow

• Message number: 045

• Message text: Step &1 is not defined for workflow &2

What causes this issue?

Step &V1& is not assigned to workflow &V2&, which is assigned to the
change request type &V3&.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Define the correct steps for workflow &V2& in V_USMD2020_2 or select a
correct step here.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

USMD5045 - Details

• The SAP error message USMD5045, which states "Step &1 is not defined for workflow &2," typically occurs in the context of SAP Master Data Governance (MDG) workflows. This error indicates that the system is trying to execute a workflow step that has not been defined or configured properly in the workflow definition.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Workflow Step: The specified step (Step &1) is not defined in the workflow definition (Workflow &2). This could happen if the workflow was modified or if there was an error during the workflow configuration.
  Incorrect Workflow Configuration: The workflow might not have been activated properly, or there may be inconsistencies in the workflow definition.
  Transport Issues: If the workflow was transported from one system to another (e.g., from development to production), there may have been issues during the transport process that led to missing definitions.
  Version Mismatch: The version of the workflow being executed may not match the version that is