How To Fix USMD_GOV_API032 - Entity properties of entity type &1 do not allow deletion of entity

USMD_GOV_API032 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: USMD_GOV_API - Messages for Governance API

• Message number: 032

• Message text: Entity properties of entity type &1 do not allow deletion of entity

What causes this issue?

You tried to delete an entity of storage and usage type 1. The entity
properties in the data model for that entity type do not allow deletion.
Active data of the entity exists.

System Response

The system does not allow to delete such an entity.

How to fix this error?

It is allowed to delete (remove) an entity of storage and usage type 1
where deletion is not allowed only in case no active data of that entity
exists.

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.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message USMD_GOV_API032 - Entity properties of entity type &1 do not allow deletion of entity ?

  The SAP error message USMD_GOV_API032 indicates that you are trying to delete an entity of a specific type (denoted by &1 in the message) in the SAP Master Data Governance (MDG) application, but the properties of that entity type do not permit deletion. This is a common issue when working with master data in SAP MDG, and it can arise due to various reasons.
  Cause
  
  Entity Configuration: The entity type you are trying to delete may be configured in such a way that deletion is not allowed. This could be due to business rules or settings defined in the MDG configuration.
  Data Model Restrictions: The data model for the specific entity type may have restrictions that prevent deletion. For example, if the entity is linked to other entities or if it is marked as a critical entity, deletion may be restricted.
  Status of the Entity: The entity may be in a status that does