How To Fix USMDZ10028 - The selected ID cannot be used, choose a different ID.

USMDZ10028 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: USMDZ10 - Message Class for MDG-F BOL/genIL UI related texts

• Message number: 028

• Message text: The selected ID cannot be used, choose a different ID.

What causes this issue?

The selected ID cannot be used as a new ID for the entity for one of the
following reasons:
The ID is already used by an active entity.
The ID is already locked in a different change request.
The ID is referenced by a hierarchy or another entity.
For example, you cannot change the ID of a financial reporting structure
item that is already used in a financial reporting structure.

System Response

The system cannot change the ID.

How to fix this error?

For active or locked IDs, enter a different ID. You cannot use the same
ID multiple times.
For referenced IDs, you can change the reference by clearing items from
the hierarchy or entity, for example, before entering the changed ID.
You can also reenter the previous ID.

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.

USMDZ10028 - Details

• The SAP error message USMDZ10028, which states "The selected ID cannot be used, choose a different ID," typically occurs in the context of SAP Master Data Governance (MDG) when you are trying to create or modify a master data record, and the ID you are attempting to use is not valid or is already in use.
  Causes:
  
  ID Already Exists: The ID you are trying to use may already be assigned to another master data record.
  Invalid ID Format: The ID may not conform to the expected format or length defined in the system.
  ID Range Issues: The ID might fall outside the defined range of valid IDs for that particular master data type.
  Authorization Issues: You may not have the necessary permissions to use or create the ID in question.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the MDG that restrict the use of certain IDs.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Choose a Different ID: The simplest solution is to