How To Fix A5036 - Data and hierarchy for program &1/&2 could not be deleted.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: A5 - Summarization in Investment Management

• Message number: 036

• Message text: Data and hierarchy for program &1/&2 could not be deleted.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message A5036 - Data and hierarchy for program &1/&2 could not be deleted. ?

  The SAP error message A5036 indicates that there was an issue with deleting data and hierarchy for a specific program identified by the parameters &1 (the program name) and &2 (the program version). This error typically arises in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BI (Business Intelligence) when trying to delete data or hierarchies associated with InfoObjects, InfoProviders, or other data structures.
  Causes:
  
  Data Locking: The data or hierarchy might be locked by another process or user, preventing deletion.
  Dependencies: There may be dependencies on the data or hierarchy that prevent it from being deleted. For example, if the data is being used in reports or other objects, it cannot be deleted.
  Authorization Issues: The user attempting to delete the data may not have the necessary authorizations to perform the deletion.
  Technical Issues: There could be technical issues such as database constraints or inconsistencies in the data model.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Locks: Use transaction codes like SM12 to check for any locks on the data or hierarchy. If locks are found, you may need to wait for them to be released or contact the user who has locked the data.
  Review Dependencies: Analyze the dependencies of the data or hierarchy. Ensure that there are no active reports, queries, or other objects that rely on the data you are trying to delete.
  Authorization Check: Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to delete the data. This can be done by checking the user's roles and authorizations in transaction SU53 or SU01.
  Technical Review: If the issue persists, consider checking for any technical issues in the data model or database. This may involve consulting with your SAP Basis team or checking for any inconsistencies in the data.
  Use Transaction Codes: You can use transaction codes like RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench) to manage and delete data and hierarchies more effectively.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. You can search for A5036 in the SAP Support Portal.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to data management in BW/BI for best practices on deleting data and hierarchies.
  Community Forums: Consider searching or posting in SAP community forums for additional insights from other users who may have encountered the same issue.
  
  If the problem persists after trying the above solutions, it may be necessary to engage SAP support for further assistance.