How To Fix CX230 - Characteristic &1 in table structure &2 cannot be deleted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CX - Nachrichten für Konfigurationsprozess

• Message number: 230

• Message text: Characteristic &1 in table structure &2 cannot be deleted

What causes this issue?

Characteristic &V1& in table &V2& is used in dependencies during the
period &V3& - &V4&. Therefore, you cannot delete this characteristic.

System Response

The system checks whether the characteristic is in use and, if
necessary, prevents you from deleting characteristics.

How to fix this error?

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

Do you want to see where the characteristic is used?
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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CX230 - Characteristic &1 in table structure &2 cannot be deleted ?

  The SAP error message CX230 indicates that a characteristic (denoted as &1) in a table structure (denoted as &2) cannot be deleted. This error typically arises in the context of SAP's data modeling, particularly when working with characteristics in InfoObjects, DataStore Objects (DSOs), or other data structures in the SAP BW (Business Warehouse) environment.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Dependencies: The characteristic you are trying to delete may have dependencies or relationships with other objects, such as queries, InfoProviders, or other characteristics. If the characteristic is being used in any of these contexts, it cannot be deleted.
  
  
  Active Objects: The characteristic might be active in the system, meaning it is currently being used in reports or other processes. Active objects cannot be deleted without first deactivating or removing their usage.
  
  
  Data Integrity: SAP enforces data integrity rules, and deleting a characteristic that is part of a data model could lead to inconsistencies in the data.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Dependencies: Before attempting