How To Fix AP354 - Key figure ID could not be deleted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AP - Investment program messages

• Message number: 354

• Message text: Key figure ID could not be deleted

What causes this issue?

When you tried to delete a key figure ID for an object type, the system
discovered that scales still exist for this object.
Since a key figure ID is always needed to determine scale, the entry
could not be deleted.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

If you want to delete the key figure ID for this object type you must
first delete all existing scales for the relevant object type in
Customizing.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AP354 - Key figure ID could not be deleted ?

  The SAP error message AP354, which states "Key figure ID could not be deleted," typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP Analytics, where users are trying to delete a key figure from a data model or InfoProvider.
  
  Cause:
  
  Dependencies: The key figure you are trying to delete may have dependencies, such as being used in queries, reports, or other data models. If the key figure is referenced elsewhere, SAP will prevent its deletion to maintain data integrity.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to delete the key figure.
  Active Objects: The key figure might be part of an active object or a transport request that is currently in use.
  Technical Issues: There could be technical issues or inconsistencies in the data model that prevent the deletion.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Dependencies: Before attempting to delete the key figure, check if it is being used in any queries, reports, or other