How To Fix UGMD069 - &1 is used in the hierarchy and cannot be deleted

UGMD069 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UGMD - FIN Master Data: Messages

• Message number: 069

• 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 with the name &V2& of the BW system &V4&. As the hierarchy is
used in an <DS:GLOS.3608C531B9DF1349E10000009B38F91F>aggregate</> ,
characteristic value &V1& with its hierarchy entry in the BW system &V4&
<ZH>cannot</> be deleted automatically. You can only delete provided the
characteristic is no longer being used in a hierarchy.

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?

To delete the value &V1& in BW system &V4&, first change and then
activate hierarchy &V2& so that &V1& is no longer being used.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UGMD069 - &1 is used in the hierarchy and cannot be deleted ?

  The SAP error message UGMD069 indicates that a specific object (like a cost center, internal order, or another 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 could mean that:
  
  The object is part of a cost center hierarchy.
  It is linked to a reporting structure.
  It is being used in a planning scenario or other configurations.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to identify and remove the references to the object in the hierarchy before attempting to delete it. Here are the steps you can take:
  
  
  Identify Usage:
  
  Use transaction codes like KSH1 (for cost centers) or KSH2 to check the hierarchy where the object is used.
  You can also use