How To Fix BRAIN779 - The setting is still being used in scheduling packets

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BRAIN -

• Message number: 779

• Message text: The setting is still being used in scheduling packets

What causes this issue?

The reporting agent setting you want to delete is still being used in
the reporting agent scheduling packet.

System Response

Deleting the setting is not permitted in this case.

How to fix this error?

Check whether you really no longer need the setting. Then, if necessary,
delete the entries for this setting from the scheduling packet and
execute the deleting operation.

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.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BRAIN779 - The setting is still being used in scheduling packets ?

  The SAP error message BRAIN779 indicates that a particular setting or configuration is still being utilized in scheduling packets, which prevents changes or deletions from being made to that setting. This error typically arises in the context of SAP Business Planning and Consolidation (BPC) or SAP BW (Business Warehouse) when trying to modify or delete a planning function, data source, or other configuration that is actively referenced in scheduling jobs or packets.
  Cause:
  
  Active Scheduling Packets: The setting you are trying to change is currently being used in one or more scheduling packets. This means that the system has jobs that rely on this configuration.
  Dependencies: There may be dependencies or links to other objects that are preventing the modification or deletion of the setting.
  Locks: The object may be locked by another user or process, which can also lead to this error.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Identify Active Packets: 
  
  Check which scheduling packets are currently using the setting. You can do this by navigating to the scheduling or job management area in SAP and reviewing the active jobs.
  
  
  
  Deactivate or Delete Packets: 
  
  If possible, deactivate or delete the scheduling packets that are using the setting. Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to do this.
  
  
  
  Modify Dependencies: 
  
  If the setting is linked to other objects, you may need to modify those dependencies first before you can change the setting.
  
  
  
  Check for Locks: 
  
  Ensure that no other users or processes are locking the object. You can check for locks in the SAP system using transaction codes like SM12 (for lock entries) or SM21 (for system logs).
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: 
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific error message for any additional guidance or updates that may be relevant to your version of SAP.
  
  
  
  Contact Support: 
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal IT team for assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  SM37: To monitor job status and check for active jobs.
  RSRT: To run and analyze queries that may be related to the scheduling packets.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to BRAIN779 for any specific patches or updates that may address the issue.
  
  
  System Logs: Review system logs for any additional error messages or warnings that may provide more context about the issue.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the BRAIN779 error and take appropriate action to resolve it.