How To Fix UGMD060 - &1 is used by &2 in validity version &3 starting at &4

UGMD060 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UGMD - FIN Master Data: Messages

• Message number: 060

• Message text: &1 is used by &2 in validity version &3 starting at &4

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UGMD060 - &1 is used by &2 in validity version &3 starting at &4 ?

  The SAP error message UGMD060 typically indicates that a specific object (like a master data record) is being used by another object in a certain validity version. This can occur in various contexts, such as when dealing with master data, configuration settings, or other related entities in SAP.
  
  Cause:
  The error message UGMD060 occurs when:
  
  You are trying to delete or modify an object (e.g., a master data record) that is currently in use by another object.
  The object is linked to another entity that has a defined validity period, and the system is preventing changes to maintain data integrity.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Identify Dependencies: Check which object is using the one you are trying to modify or delete. The error message provides details about the object (&1) and the object that is using it (&2), along with the validity version (&3) and the start date (&4).
  
  
  Review Validity Period: