How To Fix USMD7016 - Entity type &1 is being used in validation

USMD7016 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: USMD7 - Validations and Derivations

• Message number: 016

• Message text: Entity type &1 is being used in validation

Self-Explanatory Message

Since SAP believes that this specific error message is 'self-explanatory,' no more information has been given.The majority of messages in the SAP system have a message text, however this is frequently insufficient to comprehend or resolve the problem.

To make things easier, more detailed information is frequently added to describe the issue, how to fix it, and the necessary steps or configuration modifications.

Unfortunately, there isn't any extra information in this error notice.

What else can you do?

First, use our AnswerBot below to get a possible cause and solution (requires a premium subscription).

Also, review the in-depth Common Questions & Answers listed below; you could discover a solution there or be able to connect with others who have faced similar challenges.

You can also try searching the SAP support portal (support.sap.com) but you need a special user ID to access it. It is possible that an SAP support note exists that provides additional details about the mistake or even steps for fixing it.

USMD7016 - Details

• The SAP error message USMD7016 indicates that there is an issue related to the validation of an entity type in the Master Data Governance (MDG) environment. Specifically, it suggests that the entity type specified (denoted by &1) is currently being used in a validation process, which may prevent certain actions from being completed.
  
  Cause:
  
  Entity in Use: The entity type is actively being validated, which means that it is locked for changes or updates until the validation process is completed.
  Concurrent Processes: There may be multiple processes or users trying to access or modify the same entity type simultaneously.
  
  Configuration Issues: There could be a misconfiguration in the validation rules or processes that are set up for the entity type.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Wait for Completion: If the entity type is being validated, wait for the validation process to complete. Once it is done, you should be able to proceed with your actions.
  Check for Locks: Use transaction codes