How To Fix USMDC013 - Program not executed because master data governance is not activated

USMDC013 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: USMDC - General Messages

• Message number: 013

• Message text: Program not executed because master data governance is not activated

What causes this issue?

The program migrates configuration data of the <ZK>Master Data
Governance for Financials</> application. This application is activated
with the EhP4 business function FIN_MDM_ACC.

System Response

The application cannot be used because the business function is not
active. It is therefore not necessary and not possible to run the
program.

How to fix this error?

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

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message USMDC013 - Program not executed because master data governance is not activated ?

  The SAP error message USMDC013 indicates that a specific program or function cannot be executed because the Master Data Governance (MDG) functionality is not activated in your SAP system. This error typically arises when you attempt to access features or transactions that rely on MDG, but the necessary configuration or activation has not been completed.
  
  Cause:
  
  MDG Not Activated: The primary cause of this error is that the Master Data Governance component is not activated in your SAP system. This could be due to the system not being configured for MDG or the necessary business functions not being enabled.
  Missing Configuration: Even if MDG is installed, it may not be fully configured or activated for the specific data model or business scenario you are trying to use.
  Authorization Issues: In some cases, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access MDG functionalities, leading to this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the USMDC013 error, you can