How To Fix USMD2168 - Validity of existing edition restricted: Edition &1 now invalid as of &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: USMD2 - Master Data: UI Modeling

• Message number: 168

• Message text: Validity of existing edition restricted: Edition &1 now invalid as of &2

What causes this issue?

Editions with the status <ZK>In Processing</> cannot have validity
periods that overlap. This is why the invalid from date/time of edition
&V1& has been set to &V2&.

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?

Any changes in edition &V1& that should also be valid in edition &V3&
must be made manually in edition &V3&.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message USMD2168 - Validity of existing edition restricted: Edition &1 now invalid as of &2 ?

  The SAP error message USMD2168 indicates that the validity of an existing edition has been restricted, meaning that the specified edition (denoted as &1) is now considered invalid as of a certain date (denoted as &2). This error typically occurs in the context of SAP Master Data Governance (MDG) when dealing with the lifecycle of data editions.
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  Date Restrictions: The edition you are trying to use has a validity period that has expired. This means that the edition was valid only until a certain date, and any operations trying to reference it after that date will trigger this error.
  Edition Management: There may be changes in the edition management settings or configurations that have rendered the edition invalid.
  Data Model Changes: Changes in the underlying data model or business rules that affect the validity of editions can also lead to this error.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Validity Dates: Review the validity dates of the edition in question. If the edition is indeed past its validity date, you may need to create a new edition or extend the validity of the existing one if your business rules allow it.
  
  
  Create a New Edition: If the edition is no longer valid, consider creating a new edition that reflects the current data and business requirements.
  
  
  Review Configuration: Check the configuration settings related to edition management in your SAP MDG system. Ensure that the settings align with your business processes and that there are no conflicting rules.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to the SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on managing editions and their validity in your version of SAP MDG.
  
  
  Contact Support: If the issue persists and you cannot determine the cause, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance. They can provide insights based on your specific system configuration and version.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional context.
  MDG Documentation: Review the Master Data Governance documentation for best practices on edition management and validity handling.
  Community Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed, and solutions shared.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to address the USMD2168 error and ensure that your editions are managed correctly within SAP MDG.