How To Fix USMD2211 - Cannot delete entity &2 (entity type &1); still contained in hierarchy

USMD2211 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: USMD2 - Master Data: UI Modeling

• Message number: 211

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

What causes this issue?

Entity &V2& of entity type &V1& cannot be deleted because entity &V2& is
still in the hierarchy of entity type &V3&.

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 &V3&. 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 USMD2211 - Cannot delete entity &2 (entity type &1); still contained in hierarchy ?

  The SAP error message USMD2211 indicates that you are trying to delete an entity (such as a master data object) that is still part of a hierarchy in the system. This means that the entity you are attempting to delete is referenced or linked within a hierarchical structure, and SAP prevents the deletion to maintain data integrity.
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  You attempt to delete an entity that is still being used in a hierarchy.
  The entity is a parent or child in a hierarchical relationship, and removing it would disrupt the structure.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to ensure that the entity is no longer part of any hierarchy before attempting to delete it. Here are the steps you can take:
  
  
  Check Hierarchical Relationships:
  
  Use the relevant transaction or report to view the hierarchy where the entity is used. This could be in the context of master data management or specific modules like SAP