How To Fix USMD6150 - Instance &2 of entity type &1 is a hierarchy node: deletion not possible

USMD6150 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: USMD6 - Messages for Data Transfer

• Message number: 150

• Message text: Instance &2 of entity type &1 is a hierarchy node: deletion not possible

What causes this issue?

There was an attempt to delete instance &SYST-MSGV2& of entitytype
&SYST-MSGV1& which is a hierarchy node.

System Response

The deletion is not possible.

How to fix this error?

Remove the respective object from the hierarchy. If subnodes are
assigned to it remove the subnodes subsequently. Start with the removal
of leaves which do not have subnodes. At the end the automatic removal
of the respective instance by means of data upload will be possible.

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.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message USMD6150 - Instance &2 of entity type &1 is a hierarchy node: deletion not possible ?

  The SAP error message USMD6150 indicates that you are trying to delete an instance of an entity type that is a hierarchy node, which is not allowed. This typically occurs in the context of SAP Master Data Governance (MDG) when you attempt to delete a master data record that is part of a hierarchical structure.
  
  Cause:
  The error arises because:
  
  The entity you are trying to delete is a node in a hierarchy (e.g., a category, organizational unit, or any other hierarchical structure).
  Hierarchical nodes often have dependencies or relationships with other nodes, making them non-deletable to maintain the integrity of the hierarchy.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can consider the following approaches:
  
  
  Check Hierarchical Relationships:
  
  Review the hierarchy to understand the relationships and dependencies of the node you are trying to delete. Ensure that it is not a parent node or has child nodes that need to be addressed first.
  
  
  
  Remove Dependencies:
  
  If the node has child nodes,