How To Fix ESH_BI_CONTENT_GEN017 - Cannot delete info package &1 for DataSource &2 from system &3

ESH_BI_CONTENT_GEN017 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ESH_BI_CONTENT_GEN - Messeges for BI content generation

• Message number: 017

• Message text: Cannot delete info package &1 for DataSource &2 from system &3

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ESH_BI_CONTENT_GEN017 - Details

• The SAP error message ESH_BI_CONTENT_GEN017 indicates that there is an issue with deleting an InfoPackage for a specific DataSource in the SAP system. This error typically arises when there are dependencies or constraints preventing the deletion of the InfoPackage.
  
  Cause:
  
  Dependencies: The InfoPackage may be linked to other objects, such as data targets, process chains, or other InfoPackages. If there are active processes or dependencies, the system will not allow deletion.
  Authorization Issues: The user attempting to delete the InfoPackage may not have the necessary authorizations to perform this action.
  System State: The InfoPackage might be in a state that does not allow deletion, such as being part of a running or scheduled process.
  Data Integrity: The system may prevent deletion to maintain data integrity, especially if the InfoPackage has been used in data loads.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Dependencies: 
  
  Review any dependencies related to the InfoPackage. Ensure that there are no active processes or links to other objects