How To Fix /CPD/PWS_MP_API013 - Reporting attributes exist for business object &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /CPD/PWS_MP_API -

• Message number: 013

• Message text: Reporting attributes exist for business object &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /CPD/PWS_MP_API013 - Reporting attributes exist for business object &1 ?

  The SAP error message /CPD/PWS_MP_API013 Reporting attributes exist for business object &1 typically indicates that there are reporting attributes associated with a specific business object in the SAP system. This error often arises when there is an attempt to perform an operation (like deletion or modification) on a business object that has existing reporting attributes linked to it.
  
  Cause:
  
  Existing Reporting Attributes: The primary cause of this error is that the business object you are trying to modify or delete has reporting attributes that are still in use or defined in the system.
  Data Integrity Constraints: SAP enforces data integrity, and if there are dependencies (like reporting attributes) on a business object, it will prevent certain operations to maintain the integrity of the data.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Identify Reporting Attributes:
  
  Use transaction codes like SE11 (Data Dictionary) or SE80 (Object Navigator) to check the reporting attributes associated with the business