How To Fix UGMD064 - &1 is used in the hierarchy and cannot be deleted

UGMD064 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UGMD - FIN Master Data: Messages

• Message number: 064

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

What causes this issue?

Characteristic value &V1& is used as hierarchy node &V3& in the
hierarchy &V2& of BW system &V4&. Therefore, you <ZH>cannot</> delete
&V1&. You can only delete it 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 must first change the hierarchy
concerned so that &V1& is <ZH>no</> longer used.
However, other uses of &V1& can exist. After you have made changes to
the hierarchy, the system may display another use during the next
deletion attempt. You need to delete all uses displayed. Then you can
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 UGMD064 - &1 is used in the hierarchy and cannot be deleted ?

  The SAP error message UGMD064 indicates that a specific object (such as a cost center, internal order, or other hierarchical element) cannot be deleted because it is currently being used in a hierarchy. This typically occurs in modules like Controlling (CO) or other areas where hierarchical structures are utilized.
  
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the object you are trying to delete is still referenced in one or more hierarchical structures. This means that the system has dependencies on this object, and deleting it could lead to inconsistencies in the data.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Identify Usage: Determine where the object is being used in the hierarchy. You can do this by checking the relevant hierarchy structures in the SAP system. This may involve looking at cost center hierarchies, internal order hierarchies, or other relevant structures.
  
  
  Remove References: Once you have identified where the object is being