How To Fix USMD_EDITION_GENERAL029 - Objects in change request &1 have conflicting changes if moved to &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: USMD_EDITION_GENERAL - Message Class for Edition

• Message number: 029

• Message text: Objects in change request &1 have conflicting changes if moved to &2

What causes this issue?

Finalized change requests exist for one or more business objects either
in the target edition or in-between the source edition and the target
edition. The affected business object or objects are being processed in
the change request you are trying to reschedule.
The table shows how the movement of changes from a source edition to a
target edition is restricted.
Edition,,January 2014,,February 2014,,March 2014,,April 2014,,May 2014,,
June 2014,,July 2014
Source ,,No ,,No ,,No ,,<ZU>Yes </>,,No ,,No ,,
No
Changes,,No ,,<ZU>Yes </>,,No ,,No ,,No ,,<ZU>Yes
</>,,No
Valid Target,,No ,,No ,,<ZU>Yes </>,,No ,,<ZU>Yes
</>,,No ,,No

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

System Response

You cannot reschedule the change request by moving it to the selected
target edition.

How to fix this error?

Search for the affected business objects and identify their valid-from
and valid-to dates (or periods).
For each business object, ensure that the valid-from date (or period) of
the target edition occurs at following points in time:
After the last change
Before the next change

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message USMD_EDITION_GENERAL029 - Objects in change request &1 have conflicting changes if moved to &2 ?

  The SAP error message USMD_EDITION_GENERAL029 indicates that there are conflicting changes in the objects contained within a change request when attempting to move them to a different edition or system. This typically occurs in the context of SAP Master Data Governance (MDG) when you are trying to transport changes that have been made to master data objects.
  Cause:
  The error arises when:
  
  Conflicting Changes: There are changes made to the same objects in different change requests or editions that are incompatible with each other. For example, if one change request modifies a field in a master data object while another change request modifies the same field in a different way, this conflict will trigger the error.
  Transport Order Issues: The transport order may contain objects that have been modified in a way that cannot be reconciled with the target edition or system.
  Versioning Issues: If the objects have different versions or states in the source and target systems, this can also lead to conflicts.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Analyze the Change Requests: Review the change requests involved to identify the conflicting changes. You can do this by checking the change logs or the details of the objects in the change requests.
  
  
  Merge Changes: If possible, merge the changes from the conflicting change requests into a single change request. This may involve manually reconciling the differences between the changes.
  
  
  Adjust the Change Requests: If merging is not feasible, you may need to adjust one of the change requests to eliminate the conflict. This could involve reverting some changes or modifying them to ensure compatibility.
  
  
  Transport in Sequence: If the changes are dependent on each other, ensure that they are transported in the correct sequence. Transport the change requests that do not conflict first, followed by the ones that do.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific objects and the error message for additional guidance.
  
  
  Testing: After resolving the conflicts, test the changes in a development or quality assurance environment before moving them to production.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional insights or solutions for this specific error message.
  MDG Configuration: Ensure that your MDG configuration is set up correctly to handle change requests and transports.
  Version Management: Familiarize yourself with how version management works in SAP MDG, as understanding this can help prevent similar issues in the future.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the USMD_EDITION_GENERAL029 error and successfully move your change requests to the desired edition or system.