How To Fix MDC_PROCESS_MSG414 - Remove records not allowed; Process &1 is waiting

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MDC_PROCESS_MSG - MDC Process Object Messages

• Message number: 414

• Message text: Remove records not allowed; Process &1 is waiting

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MDC_PROCESS_MSG414 - Remove records not allowed; Process &1 is waiting ?

  The SAP error message MDC_PROCESS_MSG414, which states "Remove records not allowed; Process &1 is waiting," typically occurs in the context of the SAP Master Data Consolidation (MDC) process. This error indicates that there is an attempt to remove records from a process that is currently in a waiting state, which is not permitted.
  
  Cause:
  
  Process State: The process identified by &1 is in a waiting state, meaning it is not currently active or is waiting for some condition to be fulfilled before it can proceed.
  Data Integrity: The system is designed to maintain data integrity, and removing records while a process is in a waiting state could lead to inconsistencies or errors in the data.
  Locks: There may be locks on the records that prevent their removal while the process is still active or waiting.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Process Status: Use transaction codes like MDC_PROCESS or MDC_MONITOR to check the status of the process. Determine why it