How To Fix USMDZ3244 - &1 &2 Change not possible; functional areas are still in use

USMDZ3244 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 244

• Message text: &1 &2 Change not possible; functional areas are still in use

What causes this issue?

This message is displayed when you attempt to clear the set <LS>
Functional Areas Allowed</> indicator and functional areas are still
used in the hierarchy.

System Response

You cannot save the change.

How to fix this error?

Remove all used functional areas from the hierarchy using collective
maintenance.
You can then clear the <LS>Functional Areas Allowed</> indicator.

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.

USMDZ3244 - Details

• The SAP error message USMDZ3244 indicates that a change you are trying to make is not possible because the functional areas you are attempting to modify are still in use. This typically occurs in the context of SAP Master Data Governance (MDG) or similar modules where certain configurations or data elements are locked due to their active usage in transactions or processes.
  
  Cause:
  
  Active Usage: The functional areas you are trying to change are currently being used in active processes, such as ongoing transactions, workflows, or other dependent configurations.
  Data Locking: The system may have data locks in place to prevent changes that could lead to inconsistencies or errors in the data integrity.
  Dependencies: There may be dependencies on the functional areas that prevent them from being modified until those dependencies are resolved.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Identify Usage: Determine where the functional areas are being used. You can check transaction logs, workflows, or any active processes that might