How To Fix CM_SUB_INFOSYS010 - References exist. The operation is not possible

CM_SUB_INFOSYS010 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CM_SUB_INFOSYS - Substance information system

• Message number: 010

• Message text: References exist. The operation is not possible

What causes this issue?

You have tried to delete or cut out an object (set of hits or query).
There are, however, references to this object in queries.

System Response

The system cancels the activity.

How to fix this error?

Delete the query step that contains the reference to the object that is
to be deleted or cut out.
<ZH>Note:</>
If the object that is to be deleted or cut out is a query, you can
integrate it into other queries as a copy instead of a reference. You
can then delete or cut out the original query whenever you like.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

CM_SUB_INFOSYS010 - Details

• The SAP error message CM_SUB_INFOSYS010: References exist. The operation is not possible typically occurs when you are trying to delete or modify a system or object that has existing references or dependencies in the system. This is a common issue in SAP when dealing with configuration objects, such as InfoObjects, InfoProviders, or other components in the SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or other modules.
  
  Cause:
  
  Existing References: The object you are trying to delete or modify is still being referenced by other objects. For example, if you are trying to delete an InfoObject, it may still be used in queries, data models, or other InfoProviders.
  Active Data: There may be active data or processes that are still using the object, preventing its deletion or modification.
  Dependencies: There could be dependencies in the system that are not immediately visible, such as transport requests or other configurations that rely on the object.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Identify References: Use transaction codes like