How To Fix USMD2182 - Cannot delete entity &2 of entity type &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: USMD2 - Master Data: UI Modeling

• Message number: 182

• Message text: Cannot delete entity &2 of entity type &1

What causes this issue?

Entity &V2& of entity type &V1& cannot be deleted because entity type
&V1& has the <DS:DE.USMD_USAGE_TYPE>storage and use type</> <LS>Not
Changeable via MDG; No Generated Tables</> or <LS>Changeable via Other
Entity Type; Generated Database Tables</> or <LS>Changeable w/o Change
Request; Generated Check/Text Tables</>.
<ZK>&HINT&</>
Entity types of storage and use type <LS>Changeable w/o Change Request;
Generated Check/Text Tables</> cannot be deleted if the data storage of
the active data is in the <DS:GLOS.4B1423C7BCCE0F30E10000000A421392>
reuse active area</>.

System Response

Entity &V2& of entity type &V1& has been removed from the hierarchy, but
not deleted from the database.

How to fix this error?

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

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 USMD2182 - Cannot delete entity &2 of entity type &1 ?

  The SAP error message USMD2182, which states "Cannot delete entity &2 of entity type &1," typically occurs in the context of SAP Master Data Governance (MDG) when you attempt to delete a specific entity (like a business partner, material, etc.) that is still being referenced or is in use by other entities or processes.
  Cause:
  
  References Exist: The entity you are trying to delete is still being referenced by other entities or records in the system. For example, if you are trying to delete a business partner, there may be transactions or relationships that still link to that business partner.
  Active Status: The entity might be in an active status or in a state that does not allow deletion.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to delete the entity.
  Data Integrity Constraints: There may be data integrity constraints in place that prevent the deletion of the entity.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check References: Investigate if there are any existing references to the entity you are trying to delete. You can use transaction codes like SE11 (Data Dictionary) or SE16 (Data Browser) to check for related tables and records.
  Change Status: If the entity is in an active status, consider changing its status to inactive or archived, if applicable, before attempting to delete it.
  Remove Dependencies: If there are dependent records, you may need to delete or modify those records first before you can delete the target entity.
  Authorization Check: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to perform the delete operation. You may need to consult with your SAP security team.
  Consult Documentation: Review the SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidelines related to the entity type you are working with.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as MDG_MAT (for material), MDG_BP (for business partner), etc., depending on the entity type.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and take appropriate action to resolve it.