How To Fix USMD_GOV_API023 - Reason '&1' of the change request is invalid

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: USMD_GOV_API - Messages for Governance API

• Message number: 023

• Message text: Reason '&1' of the change request is invalid

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message USMD_GOV_API023 - Reason '&1' of the change request is invalid ?

  The SAP error message USMD_GOV_API023 indicates that there is an issue with a change request in the context of SAP Master Data Governance (MDG). Specifically, the message states that the reason provided for the change request is invalid. 
  Cause:
  The error can occur due to several reasons:
  
  Invalid Reason Code: The reason code provided in the change request does not exist or is not valid in the system.
  Configuration Issues: The configuration settings for the change request reasons may not be properly set up in the system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to use the specified reason code.
  Data Consistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data that are causing the reason code to be rejected.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Reason Code:
  
  Verify that the reason code you are using in the change request is valid and exists in the system. You can do this by checking the configuration settings in the MDG application.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the change request reasons in the MDG customizing (transaction SPRO) and ensure that the reason code is correctly defined and active.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to use the specified reason code. You may need to check the user's role and authorization objects.
  
  
  
  Data Validation:
  
  Check for any data inconsistencies that might be causing the issue. Ensure that all required fields are filled out correctly and that there are no validation errors.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to the SAP documentation or help resources for more information on the specific error message and its context.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance. Provide them with the error message details and any relevant context.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like MDGIMG for configuration or SE11 to check the data dictionary for the reason codes.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Community Forums: SAP Community and other forums can be helpful for finding similar issues faced by other users and their solutions.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the error message USMD_GOV_API023.