How To Fix UGMD055 - &1 is used in a hierarchy and cannot be deleted

UGMD055 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UGMD - FIN Master Data: Messages

• Message number: 055

• Message text: &1 is used in a hierarchy and cannot be deleted

What causes this issue?

*** similar to UGMD052, 053, and 054 ***
&V1& is used in hierarchy &V2&. This is why you cannot delete &V1&.
Deletion is only possible when the characteristic value is no longer
used.

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?

If you want to delete &V1&, you first have to change the hierarchy so
that &V1& is no longer in use.
There may still be other uses of &V1&. The system could show another use
when you again try to delete after changing the hierarchy. You have to
delete all uses that are displayed. Only then can you delete &V1&.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UGMD055 - &1 is used in a hierarchy and cannot be deleted ?

  The SAP error message UGMD055 indicates that a specific object (usually a master data object like a cost center, profit center, or similar) is being used in a hierarchy and therefore cannot be deleted. This is a common issue when trying to remove or delete master data that is still referenced in other structures or hierarchies within the SAP system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Hierarchy Usage: The object you are trying to delete is part of a hierarchy. Hierarchies are used in various SAP modules (like CO, FI, etc.) to organize data in a structured manner.
  Dependencies: The object may have dependencies or relationships with other objects that prevent its deletion.
  Data Integrity: SAP enforces data integrity rules to ensure that deleting an object does not lead to inconsistencies in the data.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the UGMD055 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Identify the Hierarchy: Determine which hierarchy the object is part of. You can do this by checking