How To Fix IWP358 - InfoObject &1 is used in other audit packages and will not be deleted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IWP - Messages for IWP

• Message number: 358

• Message text: InfoObject &1 is used in other audit packages and will not be deleted

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IWP358 - InfoObject &1 is used in other audit packages and will not be deleted ?

  The SAP error message IWP358 indicates that an InfoObject (in this case, represented by &1) cannot be deleted because it is being used in other audit packages. This is a common issue when trying to manage InfoObjects in SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or similar environments where dependencies exist.
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the InfoObject you are trying to delete is still referenced in one or more audit packages. Audit packages are used to manage and track data integrity and consistency, and if an InfoObject is part of these packages, it cannot be removed until those references are cleared.
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Identify Dependencies:
  
  Use transaction codes like RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench) to check where the InfoObject is being used. Look for any InfoProviders, queries, or other objects that reference the InfoObject.
  
  
  
  Remove References:
  
  If the InfoObject is used in any audit packages, you will need to either remove it from those packages or delete the packages themselves if they are no longer needed. This may involve:
  
  Editing the audit package to remove the InfoObject.
  Deleting the audit package if it is not required.
  
  
  
  
  
  Check for Other Dependencies:
  
  Ensure that the InfoObject is not being used in any other objects such as InfoCubes, DataStore Objects (DSOs), or queries. You may need to adjust or delete these objects as well.
  
  
  
  Delete the InfoObject:
  
  Once all references have been cleared, you should be able to delete the InfoObject without encountering the error.
  
  
  
  Transport Considerations:
  
  If you are working in a transport environment, ensure that any changes made are properly transported to other systems as needed.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as RSA1, RSD1 (for InfoObject maintenance), and RSD5 (for InfoProvider maintenance).
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation for detailed steps on managing InfoObjects and audit packages.
  Backup: Always ensure you have backups or a way to restore objects before making deletions, especially in production environments.
  Testing: After making changes, test the system to ensure that the removal of the InfoObject does not affect any reporting or data integrity.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the IWP358 error and successfully manage your InfoObjects in SAP.