How To Fix USMD2208 - Cannot delete entity &2 (entity type &1); contained in another hierarchy

USMD2208 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: USMD2 - Master Data: UI Modeling

• Message number: 208

• Message text: Cannot delete entity &2 (entity type &1); contained in another hierarchy

What causes this issue?

As a rule, entities can only be deleted if they are in only <ZH>one</>
hierarchy (as the end node). The entity &V2& of entity type &V1& is in
the hierarchy of entity type &V3& and in at least the hierarchy of
entity type &V4& as well. It therefore cannot be deleted.

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?

First remove all the places where entity &V2& of entity type &V1& is in
the hierarchy of entity type &V4&. You can then delete the entity.

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 USMD2208 - Cannot delete entity &2 (entity type &1); contained in another hierarchy ?

  The SAP error message USMD2208 indicates that you are trying to delete an entity (of a specific type) that is part of another hierarchy. This typically occurs in the context of Master Data Governance (MDG) when you attempt to delete a master data entity that is still referenced or linked to another entity in a hierarchy structure.
  
  Cause:
  The error arises because the entity you are trying to delete is still being used in a hierarchy. In SAP MDG, entities can be part of various hierarchies (e.g., organizational structures, product hierarchies, etc.), and the system prevents deletion to maintain data integrity. 
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Identify the Hierarchy: Determine which hierarchy the entity is part of. You can do this by checking the hierarchy structures in the relevant application or transaction.
  
  
  Remove References: Before you can delete the entity, you need to remove it from any hierarchies it is