How To Fix DU072 - Field &1 is no longer used in an aspect

DU072 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DU - Data transfer to SAP-EIS

• Message number: 072

• Message text: Field &1 is no longer used in an aspect

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DU072 - Details

• The SAP error message DU072 indicates that a specific field (denoted by &1) is no longer used in the context of the aspect you are working with. This typically occurs in the context of data modeling or configuration in SAP systems, particularly in the areas of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP HANA.
  
  Cause:
  
  Field Deprecation: The field may have been deprecated or removed in a newer version of the software or data model.
  Model Changes: Changes in the data model or aspect configuration may have rendered the field obsolete.
  Incorrect Configuration: The field might have been incorrectly referenced in a query, report, or data model that does not utilize it anymore.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Documentation: Review the release notes or documentation for the version of SAP you are using to see if there have been any changes regarding the field in question.
  Update Queries/Reports: If the field is referenced in any queries or reports, update them to