How To Fix USMD2207 - Cannot delete entity &2 (entity type &1); entity is a hierarchy node

USMD2207 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: USMD2 - Master Data: UI Modeling

• Message number: 207

• Message text: Cannot delete entity &2 (entity type &1); entity is a hierarchy node

What causes this issue?

As a rule, an entity can only be deleted if it is only the end node in a
hierarchy. Entity &V2& of entity type &V1& is still in the hierarchy of
characteristic &V3& as a higher-level node.

System Response

The entity is <ZH>not</> deleted.

How to fix this error?

First remove all the places where entity &V2& of entity type &V1& is a
higher-level node in the hierarchy of characteristic &V3&. You can then
delete the entity.

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 USMD2207 - Cannot delete entity &2 (entity type &1); entity is a hierarchy node ?

  The SAP error message USMD2207 indicates that you are trying to delete an entity that is part of a hierarchy in the Master Data Governance (MDG) module. The error message specifies that the entity you are attempting to delete is a hierarchy node, which means it cannot be deleted directly because it is linked to other entities in a hierarchical structure.
  
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the entity you are trying to delete is a node in a hierarchy. In SAP MDG, entities that are part of a hierarchy cannot be deleted directly to maintain the integrity of the hierarchical structure. This is a safeguard to prevent orphaned nodes or broken links in the hierarchy.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Hierarchy Structure: Review the hierarchy structure to understand the relationships and dependencies of the entity you are trying to delete. You can use transaction codes