How To Fix USMD_CONV_SOM_GOV022 - &1 belongs to a fragment; the assignment &2 (parent &3) cannot be changed

USMD_CONV_SOM_GOV022 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: USMD_CONV_SOM_GOV - Messages from the Convenience API

• Message number: 022

• Message text: &1 belongs to a fragment; the assignment &2 (parent &3) cannot be changed

What causes this issue?

&V1& in &V4& assignment (with parent node &V3&) belongs to a fragment.

System Response

Hierarchy assignment cannot be changed.

How to fix this error?

Use Hierarchy Processing to assign fragment to a hierarchy first.

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.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

USMD_CONV_SOM_GOV022 - Details

• The SAP error message USMD_CONV_SOM_GOV022 typically occurs in the context of SAP Master Data Governance (MDG) when there is an attempt to change a data assignment that is part of a fragment. This error indicates that the specific assignment you are trying to modify is not allowed because it is linked to a parent object or a fragment that has restrictions on changes.
  
  Cause:
  
  Fragment Assignment: The error suggests that the object you are trying to change is part of a fragment. In SAP MDG, fragments are used to manage data in a modular way, and certain assignments may be locked to maintain data integrity.
  Parent-Child Relationship: The assignment you are trying to change is linked to a parent object, and changes to child objects (or fragments) may be restricted based on the configuration or business rules defined in the system.
  Data Locking: The data might be locked due to ongoing processes or workflows