How To Fix USMD_GOV_TOOLS014 - CR &1: Status "&2" is not defined

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: USMD_GOV_TOOLS - Cross Governance API messages

• Message number: 014

• Message text: CR &1: Status "&2" is not defined

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message USMD_GOV_TOOLS014 - CR &1: Status "&2" is not defined ?

  The SAP error message USMD_GOV_TOOLS014 typically indicates that there is an issue with the status configuration in the system. The message format suggests that a specific status (represented by "&2") is not defined in the context of a certain process or object (represented by "&1"). This error is often encountered in the context of SAP Master Data Governance (MDG) or similar applications where status management is crucial.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Status Definition: The status that the system is trying to reference has not been defined in the configuration settings.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be a misconfiguration in the status management settings, leading to the system not recognizing the status.
  Data Inconsistency: The data being processed may reference a status that is not valid or has been deleted.
  Transport Issues: If the system is newly upgraded or if changes were transported from another system, the status definitions may not have been included.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Status Configuration:
  
  Navigate to the relevant configuration area in SAP where statuses are defined (e.g., SPRO settings for MDG).
  Ensure that the status "&2" is defined and correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Define Missing Status:
  
  If the status is indeed missing, you will need to create it. This can typically be done in the configuration settings for the specific application (e.g., MDG).
  Make sure to assign the appropriate attributes and transitions for the new status.
  
  
  
  Review Data:
  
  Check the data that is causing the error. Ensure that it does not reference any obsolete or incorrect statuses.
  If necessary, update the data to reference valid statuses.
  
  
  
  Transport Requests:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, verify that all necessary transport requests were successfully imported and that they included the status definitions.
  If not, you may need to re-transport the relevant configuration.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific module you are working with for any additional guidance on status management.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like SPRO for configuration, SE11 for data dictionary checks, or SE80 for development objects.
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Community Forums: Check SAP Community or other forums for similar issues and solutions shared by other users.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.