How To Fix USMD1228 - Entity type &1 cannot be deleted

USMD1228 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: USMD1 - Datenmodel

• Message number: 228

• Message text: Entity type &1 cannot be deleted

What causes this issue?

Edition type &V2& is in use.

System Response

The entity type &V1& cannot be deleted.

How to fix this error?

If you want to use entity type &V1& in another edition type you have to
<DS:DE.USMD_CLOSED>retire</> the edition type &V2& first.

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.

USMD1228 - Details

• The SAP error message USMD1228, which states "Entity type &1 cannot be deleted," typically occurs in the context of SAP Master Data Governance (MDG) when you attempt to delete an entity type that is not allowed to be deleted due to various reasons. Here’s a breakdown of the potential causes, solutions, and related information for this error:
  Causes:
  
  
  Entity Type Restrictions: The entity type you are trying to delete may have restrictions in place that prevent its deletion. This could be due to it being a standard entity or having dependencies.
  
  
  Data Dependencies: There may be existing data or relationships associated with the entity type that prevent it from being deleted. For example, if there are active records or references in other tables, the system will not allow deletion.
  
  
  Configuration Settings: The configuration settings in the MDG system may not allow for the deletion of certain entity types. This is often a deliberate design