How To Fix USMD2111 - Deletion not possible; edition &1 already in use

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: USMD2 - Master Data: UI Modeling

• Message number: 111

• Message text: Deletion not possible; edition &1 already in use

What causes this issue?

Edition &V1& is used by at least one change request and therefore cannot
be deleted. You can only delete initial editions for which no change
requests have been created.

System Response

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

INCLUDE NA_PROCESSING_TERMINATED OBJECT DOKU ID TX

How to fix this error?

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 USMD2111 - Deletion not possible; edition &1 already in use ?

  The SAP error message USMD2111 indicates that a deletion operation cannot be performed because the specified edition (denoted as &1 in the message) is currently in use. This typically occurs in the context of SAP Master Data Governance (MDG) when you attempt to delete an edition that is still being referenced or utilized in some way.
  Cause:
  
  Active References: The edition you are trying to delete is still being referenced by other objects or processes within the system.
  Open Processes: There may be ongoing processes or workflows that are utilizing the edition, preventing its deletion.
  Data Integrity: SAP enforces data integrity rules, which means that certain objects cannot be deleted if they are still in use to avoid inconsistencies in the data.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check References: Identify any active references to the edition you are trying to delete. You can do this by:
  
  Reviewing the related master data objects that might be linked to the edition.
  Checking if there are any active workflows or processes that are using the edition.
  
  
  
  Complete or Terminate Processes: If there are ongoing processes or workflows:
  
  Complete or terminate those processes before attempting to delete the edition again.
  Ensure that all related transactions are finalized.
  
  
  
  Use Transaction Codes: Utilize relevant transaction codes to check for dependencies:
  
  Use transaction codes like MDG_MAINTAIN or MDG_MAINTAIN_MATERIAL to view and manage master data.
  Use SE11 to check the database tables for any references to the edition.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Review SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidelines on managing editions in your version of SAP MDG.
  
  
  Contact 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 any known issues related to this error.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might provide additional insights or patches related to this error.
  System Logs: Review system logs for any additional error messages or warnings that might provide context for the issue.
  User Permissions: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to delete the edition, as restrictions may also lead to similar error messages.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and take appropriate action to resolve it.