How To Fix USMD_CONV_SOM_GOV001 - No business processes are known

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: USMD_CONV_SOM_GOV - Messages from the Convenience API

• Message number: 001

• Message text: No business processes are known

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message USMD_CONV_SOM_GOV001 - No business processes are known ?

  The SAP error message USMD_CONV_SOM_GOV001 with the description "No business processes are known" typically occurs in the context of SAP Master Data Governance (MDG) when the system is unable to find any defined business processes for the specific scenario you are trying to execute. This can happen during data modeling, data governance, or when trying to initiate a process that requires a defined business process.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Configuration: The business processes may not be configured in the system. This could be due to incomplete setup during the implementation of MDG.
  Incorrect Data Model: The data model being used may not have any associated business processes defined.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or access the defined business processes.
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was transported from another system, there may have been issues during the transport that resulted in missing or incomplete data.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the MDG configuration settings and verify that the necessary business processes are defined for the relevant data model.
  Ensure that the business processes are activated and properly linked to the data model you are working with.
  
  
  
  Define Business Processes:
  
  If no business processes are defined, you will need to create them. This can be done in the MDG customizing settings under the relevant data model.
  Use transaction code MDGIMG to access the configuration and define the necessary business processes.
  
  
  
  Review Authorizations:
  
  Check the user roles and authorizations to ensure that the user has the necessary permissions to access the business processes.
  Use transaction code SU53 to analyze authorization issues after the error occurs.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the configuration was recently transported, check the transport logs for any errors or issues.
  Ensure that all necessary objects related to the business processes were included in the transport request.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review the SAP documentation for Master Data Governance to ensure that all steps for setting up business processes have been followed correctly.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional guidance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as MDGIMG (MDG Implementation Guide) and SU53 (Authorization Check).
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  SAP Help Portal: Utilize the SAP Help Portal for detailed documentation on configuring business processes in MDG.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement the necessary solutions to resolve it.