How To Fix UGMD061 - &1 is used by &2 in validity version &3

UGMD061 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UGMD - FIN Master Data: Messages

• Message number: 061

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UGMD061 - &1 is used by &2 in validity version &3 ?

  The SAP error message UGMD061 indicates that a specific object (like a material, characteristic, or another entity) is being used by another object in a particular validity version. This typically occurs in the context of master data management, especially when dealing with characteristics and classes in SAP.
  
  Cause:
  The error arises when you attempt to delete or modify an object that is currently being referenced or used by another object. For example, if you are trying to delete a characteristic that is still assigned to a class or a material, SAP will prevent this action to maintain data integrity.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Identify Dependencies: Check which object is using the one you are trying to modify or delete. The error message provides the name of the object (&1) and the object that is using it (&2), along with the validity version (&3).
  
  
  Review Usage: Navigate to the object that