How To Fix USMD5046 - Change req. type &1: Workflow changed in &3; check processor assignment

USMD5046 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: USMD5 - Master Data: Workflow

• Message number: 046

• Message text: Change req. type &1: Workflow changed in &3; check processor assignment

What causes this issue?

For change request type &V1& you have replaced workflow &V2& with
workflow &V3&. Processors are assigned for this change request type.
Since this assignment was made based on the previously assigned workflow
&V2&, the user assignment might not be suitable for the currently
assigned workflow.

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?

In Customizing under <LS>Workflow </>-> <LS>Other MDG Workflows </>->
<LS>Assign Processor to Workflow Step Number (Simple Workflow)</>, check
if the existing processor assignment should be used for the new workflow
&V3& and adjust it if necessary.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message USMD5046 - Change req. type &1: Workflow changed in &3; check processor assignment ?

  The SAP error message USMD5046 indicates that there is an issue with the workflow assignment for a change request type in the SAP system. This error typically arises when the workflow configuration for a specific change request type has been modified, and the system is prompting you to check the processor assignment for that workflow.
  
  Cause:
  
  Workflow Changes: The workflow for the specified change request type has been altered, which may include changes to the processor assignment or the workflow definition itself.
  Inconsistent Configuration: The change request type may not have a valid processor assigned in the workflow configuration, leading to this error.
  Transport Issues: If the workflow changes were transported from another system, there may be inconsistencies or missing configurations in the target system.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Workflow Configuration:
  
  Go to the workflow configuration in SAP (transaction code SWDD or SWI1).
  Verify that the workflow for the specified change request type is correctly defined and that all necessary