How To Fix UGMD062 - &1 is used by &2 starting at &3

UGMD062 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UGMD - FIN Master Data: Messages

• Message number: 062

• Message text: &1 is used by &2 starting at &3

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UGMD062 - &1 is used by &2 starting at &3 ?

  The SAP error message UGMD062 typically indicates that a specific object (like a material, document, or other entity) is being used or referenced by another object, and therefore cannot be modified or deleted. The message format usually looks like this:
  UGMD062: &1 is used by &2 starting at &3
  Where:
  
  &1 is the object you are trying to modify or delete.
  &2 is the object that is using or referencing &1.
  &3 indicates the date or time from which the usage starts.
  
  Cause
  The error occurs when there is an attempt to perform an action (like deletion or modification) on an object that is still in use by another object. This is a common scenario in SAP systems where data integrity is crucial, and the system prevents changes that could lead to inconsistencies.
  Solution
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Identify the Usage: Check what &2 is (the object that is using &1). You can do this