How To Fix USMD_CONV_SOM_GOV013 - The system did not find a valid change request type

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: USMD_CONV_SOM_GOV - Messages from the Convenience API

• Message number: 013

• Message text: The system did not find a valid change request type

What causes this issue?

For the current action the system could not find a valid change request
type.
This can have different reasons:
For the combination of business activity &V1& and entity type there is
no change request type available.
There is a valid change request type available but the entity is blocked
because the entity is already part of an open change request.

System Response

The system cannot complete the current action.

How to fix this error?

Check the Customizing activity
<DS:SIMG.FMDM_USMD110>Create Change Request Type</> and create a new
change request type, if necessary.
Check if the business object is part of an open change request.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message USMD_CONV_SOM_GOV013 - The system did not find a valid change request type ?

  The SAP error message USMD_CONV_SOM_GOV013 indicates that the system could not find a valid change request type during a process related to the SAP Master Data Governance (MDG) application. This error typically occurs when there is an issue with the configuration of change request types in the MDG system.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Change Request Type: The specified change request type may not be defined in the system or may not be active.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration settings for the change request types in the MDG application.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the change request type.
  Incorrect Customization: If the system has been customized, there may be inconsistencies or errors in the custom code or settings related to change requests.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Change Request Types:
  
  Go to the MDG configuration settings and verify that the change request type you are trying to use is defined and active.
  You can check this in the transaction code MDGIMG or through the relevant customizing path in the SAP GUI.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the change request type is properly configured with all necessary settings, including the associated data model and workflow.
  Check if the change request type is linked to the correct business process.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to create or process the change request. This can be done by checking the user roles and authorizations in transaction SU01.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If the issue persists, consider debugging the process to identify where the system is failing to find the change request type. This may require technical expertise.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific version of MDG you are using. There may be known issues or patches available.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance. Provide them with the error message and any relevant details about your configuration.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as MDGIMG (for configuration) and SU01 (for user management).
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to the error message or the specific change request type you are working with.
  Community Forums: Check SAP Community forums or other user groups for similar issues and solutions shared by other users.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the error message USMD_CONV_SOM_GOV013.