How To Fix USMD_EDITION_UI004 - Edition &1 is already in use and cannot be changed

USMD_EDITION_UI004 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: USMD_EDITION_UI -

• Message number: 004

• Message text: Edition &1 is already in use and cannot be changed

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USMD_EDITION_UI004 - Details

• The SAP error message USMD_EDITION_UI004 indicates that the edition you are trying to modify is currently in use and cannot be changed. This typically occurs in the context of SAP Master Data Governance (MDG) when you attempt to edit or delete an edition that is actively being used in a process or has dependencies that prevent changes.
  
  Cause:
  
  Active Usage: The edition is currently being used in a workflow, or there are active processes that reference this edition.
  Dependencies: There may be other objects or data that are linked to this edition, making it impossible to change or delete it.
  Locking Mechanism: SAP may have a locking mechanism in place that prevents changes to editions that are in use to maintain data integrity.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Active Processes: Review any active workflows or processes that may be using the edition. You may need to complete or terminate these processes before making changes.
  Release Locks: If there are locks