How To Fix MDG_BS_SUPPL_BOLUI019 - Deletion of sub-range is forbidden because it is still used

MDG_BS_SUPPL_BOLUI019 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MDG_BS_SUPPL_BOLUI - MDG: messages for Supplier UI related issues

• Message number: 019

• Message text: Deletion of sub-range is forbidden because it is still used

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MDG_BS_SUPPL_BOLUI019 - Details

• The SAP error message MDG_BS_SUPPL_BOLUI019 indicates that there is an attempt to delete a sub-range (a specific subset of data) that is still in use within the system. This typically occurs in the context of Master Data Governance (MDG) for suppliers, where certain data elements are interlinked and cannot be removed if they are still referenced by other objects or processes.
  
  Cause:
  
  Active References: The sub-range you are trying to delete is still being referenced by other master data objects, such as suppliers, materials, or other related entities.
  Data Integrity Constraints: SAP enforces data integrity rules to ensure that no orphaned records are left in the system. If the sub-range is linked to any active records, deletion is prohibited.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings that prevent the deletion of certain data elements if they are still in use.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Identify Dependencies: Check for any active references to the sub-range you are trying to delete.