How To Fix UDM_CUST016 - Segment &1 has been released; it cannot be deleted


UDM_CUST016 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: UDM_CUST - Messages for Collections Management Customizing

  • Message number: 016

  • Message text: Segment &1 has been released; it cannot be deleted

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  • What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UDM_CUST016 - Segment &1 has been released; it cannot be deleted ?
    The SAP error message UDM_CUST016 indicates that a segment (in this case, identified as &1) has been released and therefore cannot be deleted. This typically occurs in the context of SAP's Customer Relationship Management (CRM) or SAP's Master Data Management (MDM) systems, where segments or data records are managed.
    
    Cause: The primary cause of this error is that the segment you are trying to delete has already been released in the system. Once a segment is released, it is considered to be in use or finalized, and the system prevents any deletion to maintain data integrity and consistency.
    Solution: To resolve this error, you can consider the following approaches: Check Segment Status: Verify the status of the segment. If it is indeed released, you will need to determine if it is necessary to delete it. If it is not necessary, you can leave it as is. Unrelease the Segment: If you need to delete the segment,

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