How To Fix USMD2231 - Mass change cannot be performed for these objects

USMD2231 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: USMD2 - Master Data: UI Modeling

• Message number: 231

• Message text: Mass change cannot be performed for these objects

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message USMD2231 - Mass change cannot be performed for these objects ?

  The SAP error message USMD2231, which states "Mass change cannot be performed for these objects," typically occurs in the context of mass changes in SAP Master Data Governance (MDG). This error indicates that the system has identified certain objects or records that cannot be processed in a mass change operation due to various reasons.
  Causes:
  
  
  Object Type Restrictions: The specific object types you are trying to change may not support mass changes. Some objects in SAP MDG have restrictions on mass updates due to their nature or the business rules associated with them.
  
  
  Data Locking: The objects you are trying to change may be locked by another user or process, preventing mass changes from being executed.
  
  
  Validation Rules: There may be validation rules or business logic that prevent certain objects from being modified in bulk. This could be due to dependencies or relationships with other data.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user executing the mass change may