How To Fix USMD_GOV_API040 - Edition &1 cannot be used with change request type &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: USMD_GOV_API - Messages for Governance API

• Message number: 040

• Message text: Edition &1 cannot be used with change request type &2

What causes this issue?

The edition &V1& does not match the edition type defined for the change
request type &V2&.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Make sure that the edition &V1& matches the edition type defined for the
change request type &V2&.

Procedure for System Administrators

If necessary create a new change request type in Customizing activity
<DS:SIMG.FMDM_USMD110>Create Change Request Type</> with a
corresponding edition type in Customizing activity
<DS:SIMG.FMDM_USMD010>Create Edition Type</>.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message USMD_GOV_API040 - Edition &1 cannot be used with change request type &2 ?

  The SAP error message USMD_GOV_API040 indicates that there is a compatibility issue between the edition and the change request type you are trying to use in the SAP Master Data Governance (MDG) system. This error typically arises when the edition of the data model you are working with does not support the specified change request type.
  Cause:
  
  Incompatible Edition and Change Request Type: The edition you are trying to use (e.g., a specific version of a data model) is not compatible with the change request type you have selected. Each edition may have specific change request types that it supports.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the MDG system that are not aligned with the editions and change request types.
  Custom Development: If there are custom developments or modifications in the MDG system, they may not be properly aligned with the standard editions and change request types.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Compatibility: Verify the compatibility between the edition and the change request type. You can do this by consulting the SAP documentation or the configuration settings in your MDG system.
  Change Request Type: If the edition does not support the change request type you are trying to use, consider switching to a different change request type that is compatible with the edition.
  Configuration Review: Review the configuration settings in the MDG system to ensure that they are set up correctly. This may involve checking the customizing settings for the data model and the change request types.
  Consult SAP Notes: Look for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message. SAP frequently releases notes that provide solutions or workarounds for known issues.
  Testing: If you have made any changes to the configuration or the data model, perform thorough testing to ensure that the changes have resolved the issue.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Master Data Governance Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for MDG to understand the relationship between editions and change request types.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they have found.
  SAP Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP Support for assistance, providing them with the error message and details about your configuration.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.