How To Fix USMD_HRY_GENERAL003 - Finalize open CRs before changing hierarchy-defining entity type &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: USMD_HRY_GENERAL - Message Class for MDG Hierarchies

• Message number: 003

• Message text: Finalize open CRs before changing hierarchy-defining entity type &1

What causes this issue?

The system can not save a change to the
<DS:DE.USMD_HRY_LOCK_ML>Locking</> setting for leading entity type &V1&
because one or more change requests to change the hierarchy are still
pending.

System Response

Your change cannot be saved.

How to fix this error?

Finalize the following change request(s):
&V2&

Procedure for System Administrators

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message USMD_HRY_GENERAL003 - Finalize open CRs before changing hierarchy-defining entity type &1 ?

  The SAP error message USMD_HRY_GENERAL003 indicates that there are open Change Requests (CRs) that need to be finalized before you can change a hierarchy-defining entity type in the Master Data Governance (MDG) system. This error typically occurs in the context of managing hierarchies in MDG, where certain operations are restricted if there are pending changes that could affect the hierarchy structure.
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when:
  
  You attempt to change a hierarchy-defining entity type (e.g., a business partner, material, or customer) while there are open Change Requests that have not been finalized.
  The system enforces this restriction to maintain data integrity and ensure that changes do not conflict with ongoing processes.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you should follow these steps:
  
  
  Identify Open Change Requests:
  
  Navigate to the Change Request Management area in your MDG system.
  Check for any open Change Requests related to the entity type you are trying to modify.
  
  
  
  Finalize or Close Open Change Requests:
  
  If the open Change Requests are no longer needed, you can reject or delete them.
  If they are still relevant, you should complete the necessary steps to finalize them. This may involve:
  
  Approving the changes.
  Completing any required workflows.
  Ensuring that all necessary data validations are met.
  
  
  
  
  
  Retry the Operation:
  
  Once all open Change Requests have been finalized or closed, attempt to change the hierarchy-defining entity type again.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes in SAP MDG, such as:
  
  MDGIMG for configuration settings.
  MDG_BS_MAT or MDG_BS_BP for specific business scenarios.
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for Master Data Governance to understand the hierarchy management and Change Request processes in detail.
  
  
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view and manage Change Requests in the MDG system.
  
  
  System Logs: Check system logs for additional details or related error messages that might provide further context on the issue.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and proceed with your intended changes in the hierarchy-defining entity type.