How To Fix CM_SUB_MLI019 - Inheritance relationship cannot be deactivated

CM_SUB_MLI019 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CM_SUB_MLI - Messages for Multilevel Inheritance

• Message number: 019

• Message text: Inheritance relationship cannot be deactivated

What causes this issue?

Due to the settings in the inheritance template, you cannot deactivate
this inheritance relationship.

How to fix this error?

In the inheritance template, set the <DS:DE.ESEFLG_INH_DISBL>Deact.
inheritance relationship</> indicator.
You can then deactivate the inheritance relationship.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CM_SUB_MLI019 - Inheritance relationship cannot be deactivated ?

  The SAP error message CM_SUB_MLI019, which states "Inheritance relationship cannot be deactivated," typically occurs in the context of managing inheritance relationships in SAP Master Data Management (MDM) or similar modules where data inheritance is utilized.
  
  Cause:
  This error usually arises when you attempt to deactivate an inheritance relationship that is currently in use or is required by the system. Inheritance relationships are often used to define how certain attributes or properties are inherited from a parent object to a child object. If the system detects that the relationship is still active or necessary for data integrity, it will prevent deactivation.
  Possible Causes:
  
  Active Dependencies: There may be active dependencies or references that rely on the inheritance relationship.
  Data Integrity Constraints: The system may have constraints that prevent the deactivation to maintain data integrity.
  Configuration Settings: Certain configuration settings in the system may enforce the requirement for the inheritance relationship to remain active.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you