How To Fix USMD_GOV_API051 - Edition &1 is blocked or released. Choose a different one.

USMD_GOV_API051 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: USMD_GOV_API - Messages for Governance API

• Message number: 051

• Message text: Edition &1 is blocked or released. Choose a different one.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message USMD_GOV_API051 - Edition &1 is blocked or released. Choose a different one. ?

  The SAP error message USMD_GOV_API051 indicates that the edition you are trying to use is either blocked or has been released, and therefore cannot be selected for the operation you are attempting to perform. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP Master Data Governance (MDG) when dealing with editions of master data.
  
  Cause:
  
  Blocked Edition: The edition you are trying to access has been marked as blocked. This could be due to administrative actions or business rules that prevent changes to that edition.
  Released Edition: The edition has been released, meaning it is no longer available for editing or processing in the current context.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the MDG system that dictate which editions are available for use, and the one you are trying to access does not meet those criteria.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Edition Status: Verify the status of the edition you are trying to use. You can do