How To Fix UDM_CUST031 - Company code &1 cannot be removed later (segment released)

UDM_CUST031 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UDM_CUST - Messages for Collections Management Customizing

• Message number: 031

• Message text: Company code &1 cannot be removed later (segment released)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UDM_CUST031 - Company code &1 cannot be removed later (segment released) ?

  The SAP error message UDM_CUST031 indicates that a specific company code (denoted by &1) cannot be removed because it has already been released in the system. This typically occurs in the context of the SAP Customer Management (SAP CRM) or SAP S/4HANA systems, particularly when dealing with the configuration of customer master data or financial settings.
  
  Cause:
  The error arises when you attempt to delete or modify a company code that has already been released or is in use. This means that the company code has been activated in the system, and there are dependencies or transactions associated with it that prevent its removal.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, consider the following steps:
  
  
  Check Dependencies: Investigate if there are any active transactions, documents, or configurations linked to the company code. You may need to review financial documents, customer master records, or any other related data.
  
  
  Unrelease the Company Code: If possible, you may need to reverse