How To Fix USMD_GOV_API018 - Change request &1 does not agree with change request &2 in work item &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: USMD_GOV_API - Messages for Governance API

• Message number: 018

• Message text: Change request &1 does not agree with change request &2 in work item &3

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message USMD_GOV_API018 - Change request &1 does not agree with change request &2 in work item &3 ?

  The SAP error message USMD_GOV_API018 indicates a discrepancy between change requests in a work item. This typically occurs in the context of SAP Master Data Governance (MDG) when there are inconsistencies in the change requests being processed.
  Cause:
  The error arises when:
  
  
  Change Request Mismatch: The change request being processed does not match the expected change request associated with the work item. This can happen if:
  
  The work item was modified or reassigned incorrectly.
  There are multiple change requests involved, and the system expects a specific one.
  The change request was deleted or is no longer valid.
  
  
  
  Workflow Issues: There may be issues in the workflow configuration or execution that lead to this mismatch.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Change Requests:
  
  Verify the change requests associated with the work item. Ensure that the change request IDs are correct and correspond to the expected ones.
  If you have access, check the change request logs to see if there were any modifications or deletions.
  
  
  
  Reprocess the Work Item:
  
  If the work item is stuck due to this error, you may need to reprocess it. This can involve:
  
  Deleting the work item and recreating it if possible.
  Reassigning the correct change request to the work item.
  
  
  
  
  
  Workflow Configuration:
  
  Review the workflow configuration in the SAP system to ensure that it is set up correctly. Look for any inconsistencies or misconfigurations that could lead to this error.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to Master Data Governance and the specific error message for any additional troubleshooting steps or patches.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists and you cannot resolve it, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance. Provide them with the error details and any relevant logs or screenshots.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message. SAP frequently updates its knowledge base with solutions for known issues.
  MDG Documentation: Review the Master Data Governance documentation for best practices in managing change requests and workflows.
  Community Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed, and solutions shared.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.