How To Fix MDG_DT_DATA_MODEL054 - &1 was created in another software layer; no delete authorization

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MDG_DT_DATA_MODEL - Messages for the Configuration Workbench Model Access API

• Message number: 054

• Message text: &1 was created in another software layer; no delete authorization

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MDG_DT_DATA_MODEL054 - &1 was created in another software layer; no delete authorization ?

  The SAP error message MDG_DT_DATA_MODEL054 indicates that you are trying to delete a data model entity (like a master data record) that was created in a different software layer, and you do not have the necessary authorization to delete it. This typically occurs in the context of SAP Master Data Governance (MDG).
  
  Cause:
  
  Different Software Layer: The entity you are trying to delete was created in a different layer (e.g., a different client, system, or application) than the one you are currently working in.
  Authorization Issues: Your user role does not have the required permissions to delete the specific entity. This could be due to missing authorizations in the role assigned to your user profile.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check the Software Layer:
  
  Verify the software layer in which the data was created. You may need to check if the data exists in a different client or system.
  If the data was created in a different environment, you may need