How To Fix USMD_EDITION_GENERAL011 - Edition type &1 is retired and cannot be used to create editions

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: USMD_EDITION_GENERAL - Message Class for Edition

• Message number: 011

• Message text: Edition type &1 is retired and cannot be used to create editions

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message USMD_EDITION_GENERAL011 - Edition type &1 is retired and cannot be used to create editions ?

  The SAP error message USMD_EDITION_GENERAL011 indicates that the edition type you are trying to use has been retired and is no longer available for creating new editions. This typically occurs in the context of SAP Master Data Governance (MDG) when working with editions of master data.
  Cause:
  
  Retirement of Edition Type: The edition type specified in the error message has been marked as retired in the system. This means that it is no longer valid for creating new editions.
  Configuration Changes: The edition type may have been intentionally retired as part of a system upgrade or configuration change.
  Data Model Changes: Changes in the data model or business processes may have led to the retirement of certain edition types.
  
  Solution:
  
  Use an Active Edition Type: Check the available edition types in your system and select an active one for creating new editions. You can do this by navigating to the relevant configuration settings in SAP MDG.
  Review Configuration: If you believe the edition type should still be active, review the configuration settings in the SAP MDG system to ensure that it has not been inadvertently marked as retired.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to the SAP documentation or release notes for your version of MDG to understand the implications of retiring edition types and to find out which edition types are currently supported.
  Contact SAP Support: If you are unsure about the changes or need further assistance, consider reaching out to SAP support for guidance on how to proceed.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like MDGIMG to access the configuration settings for editions and edition types.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might provide additional context or solutions related to this error message.
  MDG Documentation: Review the Master Data Governance documentation for best practices on managing editions and understanding the lifecycle of edition types.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and continue working with editions in SAP MDG.