How To Fix USMD6120 - Distribution service still used in master data package &1

USMD6120 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: USMD6 - Messages for Data Transfer

• Message number: 120

• Message text: Distribution service still used in master data package &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message USMD6120 - Distribution service still used in master data package &1 ?

  The SAP error message USMD6120 indicates that a distribution service is still being used in a master data package, which prevents certain operations from being completed. This typically occurs in the context of SAP Master Data Governance (MDG) when you are trying to delete or modify a distribution service that is still linked to a master data package.
  
  Cause:
  The error is caused by the following scenarios:
  
  Active Distribution Service: The distribution service you are trying to delete or modify is still active and linked to a master data package.
  Pending Data: There may be pending data or transactions that are still utilizing the distribution service.
  
  Configuration Issues: There might be configuration settings that are not properly set, leading to the service being incorrectly flagged as in use.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Active Packages:
  
  Go to the relevant transaction in SAP (e.g., MDG_MDP) and check if there are any active master data