How To Fix USMDZ3046 - &1 &2: Existing references: group account &3 to account &4

USMDZ3046 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: USMDZ3 - Nachrichtenklasse zum UI des User-Interfaces

• Message number: 046

• Message text: &1 &2: Existing references: group account &3 to account &4

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USMDZ3046 - Details

• The SAP error message USMDZ3046 typically occurs in the context of the SAP Master Data Governance (MDG) module, particularly when dealing with the management of financial master data. This error indicates that there are existing references or dependencies between the specified group account and the account in question, which prevents certain operations from being completed.
  
  Cause:
  The error message USMDZ3046 is triggered when you attempt to perform an action (such as deleting or modifying) on a financial account that is still linked to a group account. The system is designed to maintain data integrity, so it does not allow changes that would break these existing references.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Existing References: Investigate the existing references between the group account and the account mentioned in the error message. You can do this by reviewing the account assignments in the relevant financial documents or master data records.
  
  
  Remove Dependencies: