How To Fix USMD1222 - Edition type &1 still in use and cannot be retired

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: USMD1 - Datenmodel

• Message number: 222

• Message text: Edition type &1 still in use and cannot be retired

What causes this issue?

Editions with this edition type are still being processed. Therefore,
you cannot retire this edition type.

System Response

The changes will <zh>not</> be saved.

How to fix this error?

Deselect the <ls>Retired</> indicator.
You can retire this edition type once all editions with this edition
type have been released.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message USMD1222 - Edition type &1 still in use and cannot be retired ?

  The SAP error message USMD1222 indicates that an edition type (in the context of SAP Master Data Governance) is still in use and cannot be retired. This typically occurs when there are still active objects or data associated with the edition type that prevent it from being retired.
  Cause:
  
  Active Objects: There may be active master data objects that are still linked to the edition type you are trying to retire.
  Open Change Requests: There could be open change requests or workflows that are still utilizing the edition type.
  Dependencies: Other configurations or processes may depend on the edition type, preventing its retirement.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Active Objects:
  
  Use transaction codes like MDG_MASS or MDG_BS_MAT to check for any active master data objects associated with the edition type.
  Identify and deactivate or delete any objects that are still in use.
  
  
  
  Review Change Requests:
  
  Check for any open change requests that are linked to the edition type. You can do this by navigating to the change request management area in SAP MDG.
  Close or complete any open change requests that are associated with the edition type.
  
  
  
  Analyze Dependencies:
  
  Investigate if there are any other configurations, processes, or workflows that depend on the edition type.
  Modify or remove these dependencies as necessary.
  
  
  
  Use Transaction Codes:
  
  You can use transaction codes like MDGIMG to access the configuration settings and check the status of the edition type.
  Ensure that all necessary configurations are completed before attempting to retire the edition type again.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidelines on retiring edition types in your version of SAP MDG.
  
  
  
  Seek Support:
  
  If you are unable to identify the cause or resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Master Data Governance (MDG): This is a solution that helps organizations manage their master data across various domains.
  Edition Types: These are used in MDG to manage different versions or states of master data.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional insights or patches related to this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and take appropriate actions to retire the edition type successfully.