How To Fix USMD_GOV_API042 - Edition can not be changed

USMD_GOV_API042 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: USMD_GOV_API - Messages for Governance API

• Message number: 042

• Message text: Edition can not be changed

What causes this issue?

The change request already contains inactive data assigned to an
edition.

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?

Use the MOVE EDITION function to change the edition of inactive data.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message USMD_GOV_API042 - Edition can not be changed ?

  The SAP error message USMD_GOV_API042 indicates that the edition of a specific object or document cannot be changed. This error typically arises in the context of SAP Master Data Governance (MDG) when trying to modify the edition of a master data object that is not allowed to be changed due to certain restrictions or conditions.
  Causes:
  
  Edition Locking: The edition you are trying to change may be locked or in a state that does not allow modifications.
  Data Model Restrictions: The data model or configuration may have restrictions that prevent changes to the edition.
  Workflow Status: The object may be in a workflow status that does not permit changes to the edition.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to change the edition of the object.
  Business Rules: There may be business rules defined in the system that restrict changes to the edition based on certain criteria.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Edition Status: Verify the current status