How To Fix USMD5_SSW007 - Change request type &1 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: USMD5_SSW - Single Step Workflow Message

• Message number: 007

• Message text: Change request type &1 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message USMD5_SSW007 - Change request type &1 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message USMD5_SSW007 indicates that a change request type specified in your operation does not exist in the system. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP Master Data Governance (MDG) when trying to process a change request that references a type that has not been defined or is not available in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Non-existent Change Request Type: The change request type specified in the operation does not exist in the system.
  Configuration Issues: The change request type may not have been properly configured or activated in the system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the specified change request type.
  Transport Issues: If the change request type was recently transported from another system, it may not have been properly imported or activated.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Change Request Type:
  
  Verify that the change request type you are trying to use is correctly defined in the system. You can do this by navigating to the relevant configuration settings in SAP MDG.
  Use transaction code SPRO to access the configuration settings and check under the relevant MDG area for change request types.
  
  
  
  Create or Activate Change Request Type:
  
  If the change request type does not exist, you may need to create it. This can be done in the MDG configuration settings.
  If it exists but is inactive, ensure it is activated.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user executing the operation has the necessary authorizations to access the change request type. This can be checked in the user roles and profiles.
  
  
  
  Transport Management:
  
  If the change request type was recently transported, check the transport logs to ensure that it was successfully imported and activated in the target system.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on configuring and managing change request types in MDG.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SPRO: Access the configuration settings.
  MDGIMG: Direct access to MDG configuration.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues or provide additional guidance related to this error message.
  
  
  Community Forums: Consider searching or posting in SAP community forums for additional 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.