How does SAP Master Data Governance prevent the processing of the same object in different change requests?

In SAP Master Data Governance, the method of locking the object until the change request is either withdrawn or approved is vital for ensuring that the same object cannot be processed simultaneously in different change requests. This locking mechanism is essential for maintaining data integrity and consistency during the modification process.

When a change request is initiated for a specific object, the system helps avoid conflicts and potential data corruption by applying a lock on that object. This means that other users or processes attempting to create additional change requests for the same object will be prevented from doing so until the first request is either withdrawn or approved. This approach not only helps in avoiding duplicate changes but also ensures that all modifications are systematically reviewed and managed.

In contrast, automatic approval or the ability to create only one request at a time would not effectively handle situations where a user may attempt to initiate multiple requests simultaneously. Similarly, deleting the object upon assignment does not contribute to the governance of changes, as it would lead to loss of data rather than ensuring controlled processing. Therefore, the locking mechanism serves as a critical measure within the governance framework of SAP MDG for managing and validating changes effectively.