How To Fix BUKF008 - Key figure &1 not deleted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BUKF - Message class for Key Figures

• Message number: 008

• Message text: Key figure &1 not deleted

What causes this issue?

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

System Response

The key figure &V1& has not been deleted from the database.

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BUKF008 - Key figure &1 not deleted ?

  The SAP error message BUKF008, which states "Key figure &1 not deleted," typically occurs in the context of SAP Business Warehouse (BW) or SAP Business Planning and Consolidation (BPC) when there is an attempt to delete a key figure that is still being used or referenced in some way.
  Cause:
  
  Key Figure in Use: The key figure you are trying to delete is still being used in one or more queries, reports, or planning functions.
  Dependencies: There may be dependencies such as calculated key figures, planning sequences, or data models that reference the key figure.
  Authorization Issues: Lack of proper authorizations to delete the key figure can also lead to this error.
  Data Integrity Constraints: The system may have constraints in place to prevent the deletion of key figures that could affect data integrity.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Usage: Before attempting to delete the key figure, check where it is being used. This can include:
  
  Queries in the BEx Query Designer.
  Planning functions in BPC.
  Any other reports or data models that reference the key figure.
  
  
  
  Remove References: If the key figure is being used, you will need to remove all references to it. This may involve:
  
  Modifying or deleting queries that use the key figure.
  Updating planning functions or data models to remove the key figure.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to delete the key figure. If not, contact your system administrator to obtain the required permissions.
  
  
  Data Model Review: Review the data model to ensure that there are no dependencies that would prevent the deletion of the key figure.
  
  
  Use Transaction Codes: You can use transaction codes like RSRT (for running queries) or RSO2 (for managing InfoObjects) to help identify where the key figure is being used.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on managing key figures in your version of SAP.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Community Forums: SAP Community and other forums can be helpful for finding similar issues faced by other users and their solutions.
  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 BUKF008 error and take appropriate action to resolve it.