How To Fix MDG_BS_BP027 - Deletion cannot be undone unless discard deletions is activated

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MDG_BS_BP - MDG BP: general messages

• Message number: 027

• Message text: Deletion cannot be undone unless discard deletions is activated

What causes this issue?

You can discard the deletion if the <ZK>Highlight Changes</> function is
activated in the Customizing activity
<DS:SIMG.MDG_VC_USMD008>Configure Properties of Change Request Step</>
and if the <ZK>Discard Deletions</> function is configured in the
respective Web Dynpro configuration.
In general, dependent objects are not affected by the <ZK>Discard
Deletions</> functionality.
NOTE:
Once an object is deleted, changes that were made prior to the deletion
cannot be undone.
Changes that have not been activated cannot be restored because there is
no active data for the system to retrieve.

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

System Response

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MDG_BS_BP027 - Deletion cannot be undone unless discard deletions is activated ?

  The SAP error message MDG_BS_BP027 indicates that a deletion operation in the Master Data Governance (MDG) for Business Partner (BP) cannot be undone unless the "Discard Deletions" option is activated. This typically occurs when you attempt to delete a business partner record in the MDG system, and the system is configured in such a way that it does not allow for the restoration of deleted records unless specific settings are enabled.
  Cause:
  
  Deletion Process: In MDG, when a business partner is marked for deletion, it is usually moved to a deletion list. If the system is not configured to allow for the restoration of these records, you will encounter this error when trying to undo the deletion.
  Configuration Settings: The "Discard Deletions" setting is not activated in the MDG configuration, which means that once a deletion is confirmed, it cannot be reversed.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Activate Discard Deletions:
  
  Go to the MDG configuration settings.
  Navigate to the relevant configuration area for Business Partner data.
  Look for the option related to "Discard Deletions" and activate it. This will allow you to undo deletions in the future.
  
  
  
  Restore Deleted Records:
  
  If you need to restore a deleted business partner and the "Discard Deletions" option is not activated, you may need to manually recreate the business partner record if it is not possible to restore it through the system.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review the SAP documentation or help resources related to MDG and business partner management for more detailed instructions on configuring deletion settings.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If you are unsure about making configuration changes or if the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  MDG Configuration: Familiarize yourself with the MDG configuration settings, especially those related to data deletion and restoration.
  Business Partner Management: Understand the lifecycle of business partner records in MDG, including how deletions are handled.
  User Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to the MDG configuration settings.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to address the error message MDG_BS_BP027 and manage deletions in your MDG system more effectively.