When does a temporary ID assigned to a change request become a material number in SAP Master Data Governance?

A temporary ID assigned to a change request in SAP Master Data Governance becomes a material number when the request is activated. This activation signifies that the change request has been reviewed and approved, leading to the official creation of the material number for the specific material in the system. This crucial step essentially finalizes the transition from a temporary identifier used during the change request process to a permanent identifier that will be used throughout the organization for reference and transactions related to the material.

The activation process is important because it ensures that all validations and necessary checks are completed. It signifies that the material data is officially acknowledged and ready for use in business processes. This process showcases the workflow nature of MDG, where changes are meticulously tracked and controlled until they reach a state of readiness for broader utilization within the SAP landscape.

In contrast, other options refer to scenarios that do not lead to the conversion of a temporary ID into a permanent material number, such as cancellation of the request or user modification requests, which are not stages that finalize a material's creation in the system.