How To Fix USMDCRUI014 - No or invalid next steps defined.

USMDCRUI014 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: USMDCRUI -

• Message number: 014

• Message text: No or invalid next steps defined.

What causes this issue?

The system is unable to determine the next steps for change request type
&v1& using workflow template &v2&.

System Response

The system cannot predict the future dialog steps that lead to the
successful approval of the current change request.

How to fix this error?

Next steps are defined within the system's Customizing. Call transaction
MDGIMG to review the current settings under the following path:
<LS>Master Data Governance, Central Governance -> General Settings ->
Process Modeling -> Workflow</>
<LS>Rule-Based Workflow -> <DS:SIMG.MDG_V_USMD202C_SSW>Define Change
Request Steps for Rule-Based Workflow</></>
<LS>Other MDG Workflows -> <DS:SIMG.FMDM_USMD2020_2>Define Change
Request Step Numbers</></>
The <LS>Next Step</> column must be defined according to the golden path
of the current change request.
If the change request and workflow template correspond to predefined SAP
content, contact SAP via a customer incident. Mention the affected
change request type and workflow template.
If you are using custom objects such as those listed below, add the next
steps that lead to the golden path of the change request type and
workflow template:
Custom change request type
Custom workflow template
Custom definition of a rule-based workflow

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.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

USMDCRUI014 - Details

• The SAP error message USMDCRUI014 ("No or invalid next steps defined") typically occurs in the context of the SAP Master Data Governance (MDG) application, particularly when working with change requests or workflows. This error indicates that the system cannot find any valid next steps for the process you are trying to execute, which can be due to several reasons.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Configuration: The workflow or process configuration may not be set up correctly, leading to no valid next steps being defined.
  Incorrect Status: The current status of the change request may not allow for any further actions, resulting in no next steps being available.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to see or execute the next steps in the workflow.
  Technical Issues: There may be a technical issue or bug in the system that is preventing the next steps from being displayed.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Workflow Configuration:
  
  Review the workflow configuration in the SAP MDG