How To Fix USMD5047 - No step defined for workflow &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: USMD5 - Master Data: Workflow

• Message number: 047

• Message text: No step defined for workflow &1

What causes this issue?

No step is defined for workflow &V1&.

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?

Procedure for System Administrators

If workflow template WS60800086 is assigned to a change request type, go
to Customizing for <LS>Master Data Governance</> under <LS>General
Settings</> -> <LS>Process Modeling</> -> <LS>Workflow</> -> <LS>
Rule-Based Workflow</> -> <LS>Define Steps for Rule-Based Workflow</>
and check whether the workflow steps are defined.
If a different workflow template is assigned, go to Customizing for <LS>
Master Data Governance</> under <LS>General Settings</> -> <LS>Process
Modeling</> -> <LS>Workflow</> -> <LS>Other MDG Workflows</> -> <LS>
Define Workflow Step Numbers</> and check whether the step numbers are
defined for <LS>Workflow</> &V1&.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message USMD5047 - No step defined for workflow &1 ?

  The SAP error message USMD5047 ("No step defined for workflow &1") typically occurs in the context of SAP Master Data Governance (MDG) workflows. This error indicates that the system is unable to find a defined step for the specified workflow, which can prevent the workflow from progressing.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Workflow Definition: The workflow ID specified in the error message does not have any steps defined in the workflow configuration.
  Incorrect Workflow Configuration: The workflow might be incorrectly configured, leading to missing or misconfigured steps.
  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 that resulted in missing definitions.
  Authorization Issues: The user executing the workflow may not have the necessary authorizations to access the defined steps.
  System Errors: There could be underlying system issues or inconsistencies in the workflow definitions.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Workflow Definition:
  
  Go to the workflow configuration in the SAP system (transaction code SWDD or SWI1).
  Verify that the workflow ID mentioned in the error message has steps defined.
  If steps are missing, you may need to create or modify the workflow definition.
  
  
  
  Review Workflow Configuration:
  
  Ensure that all necessary steps are correctly configured and linked in the workflow.
  Check for any conditions or rules that might be preventing the steps from being executed.
  
  
  
  Transport Validation:
  
  If the workflow was recently transported, check the transport logs for any errors or warnings.
  Ensure that all necessary objects related to the workflow were included in the transport.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to execute the workflow and access its steps.
  You may need to consult with your security team to ensure proper roles and authorizations are assigned.
  
  
  
  System Consistency Check:
  
  Run consistency checks for workflows in the system to identify any inconsistencies.
  You can use transaction code SWI1 to monitor workflow instances and check for errors.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific workflow and error message for additional guidance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SWDD (Workflow Builder)
  SWI1 (Work Item Selection)
  SWI2_FREQ (Work Item Selection - Frequency)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  Community Forums: Consider searching or posting in SAP community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered the same issue.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.