How To Fix UGMD046 - &1: Deletion not possible; &2 is still in use

UGMD046 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UGMD - FIN Master Data: Messages

• Message number: 046

• Message text: &1: Deletion not possible; &2 is still in use

What causes this issue?

&V1& &V2& is used in a combination characteristic, and therefore cannot
be deleted. Deletion will be possible once the characteristic value is
no longer in use.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

To delete &V1& &V2&, change the combination characteristic so that &V2&
is no longer used.
If &V2& has further usages, the system will display this when you try to
delete it again. In this case, delete the other uses also.

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 UGMD046 - &1: Deletion not possible; &2 is still in use ?

  The SAP error message UGMD046 indicates that a deletion operation cannot be performed because the specified object (denoted by &1) is still in use by another object or process (denoted by &2). This error typically occurs in the context of managing master data, such as materials, customers, vendors, or other entities within the SAP system.
  
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the object you are trying to delete is still referenced or linked to other objects or transactions in the system. For example:
  
  A material may be linked to open purchase orders or sales orders.
  A customer or vendor may have outstanding invoices or transactions.
  A master data record may be used in various configurations or settings that prevent its deletion.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Identify Dependencies: Check the object (&1) for any dependencies or references that might be preventing its deletion. You can use transaction codes like SE11