How To Fix USMD_GOV_TOOLS028 - CR &1: Status of toplevel workflow item ("&2") is not equal "COMPLETED"

USMD_GOV_TOOLS028 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: USMD_GOV_TOOLS - Cross Governance API messages

• Message number: 028

• Message text: CR &1: Status of toplevel workflow item ("&2") is not equal "COMPLETED"

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message USMD_GOV_TOOLS028 - CR &1: Status of toplevel workflow item ("&2") is not equal "COMPLETED" ?

  The SAP error message USMD_GOV_TOOLS028 indicates that there is an issue with the status of a top-level workflow item in the context of the SAP Master Data Governance (MDG) process. Specifically, the error states that the status of the workflow item is not "COMPLETED," which is a requirement for the operation you are trying to perform.
  
  Cause:
  This error typically occurs in scenarios where:
  
  A workflow process has not been completed successfully, meaning that it is still in progress or has failed.
  There may be pending tasks or approvals that need to be addressed before the workflow can be marked as completed.
  The workflow might have been terminated or canceled, leading to an incomplete status.
  There could be issues with the configuration of the workflow or the underlying business process.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Workflow Status:
  
  Use transaction code SWI1 (Work Item Selection) or SWI2_DIAG (Workflow Diagnosis) to check the status of