How To Fix AP355 - &1 key figure IDs could not be deleted.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AP - Investment program messages

• Message number: 355

• Message text: &1 key figure IDs could not be deleted.

What causes this issue?

When you tried to delete key figure IDs &V1& for various object types,
the system discovered that scales still exist for these object types.
Since a key figure ID is always needed to determine scale, the entries
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 AP355 - &1 key figure IDs could not be deleted. ?

  The SAP error message AP355 indicates that certain key figure IDs could not be deleted. This error typically arises in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP Analytics, where key figures are used to represent quantitative data in InfoProviders, queries, or reports.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Dependencies: The key figure IDs you are trying to delete may have dependencies, such as being used in existing queries, reports, or other objects. If a key figure is referenced elsewhere, SAP will prevent its deletion to maintain data integrity.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: You may not have the necessary authorizations to delete the key figures. This can happen if your user role does not include permissions for modifying or deleting certain objects.
  
  
  Data Model Constraints: The key figures might be part of a data model that is currently active or in use, which can prevent their deletion.
  
  
  Technical Issues: There could be underlying technical issues, such as database locks or inconsistencies