How To Fix J5144 - Cannot delete analysis structure &; see the long text

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: J5 - External Data Transfer

• Message number: 144

• Message text: Cannot delete analysis structure &; see the long text

What causes this issue?

The specified analysis structure is still marked as 'active' in at
least one client.

System Response

The analysis structure cannot be deleted.

How to fix this error?

Deactivate the analysis structure in all clients.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message J5144 - Cannot delete analysis structure &; see the long text ?

  The SAP error message J5144, which states "Cannot delete analysis structure &; see the long text," typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BW/4HANA when you attempt to delete an analysis structure that is still in use or has dependencies.
  Cause:
  
  Active Dependencies: The analysis structure you are trying to delete is still being used by queries, reports, or other objects in the system.
  Data Sources: The analysis structure may be linked to data sources or InfoProviders that are currently active.
  Authorization Issues: You may not have the necessary authorizations to delete the analysis structure.
  Technical Issues: There could be technical constraints or locks on the object that prevent deletion.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Dependencies: 
  
  Use transaction code RSRT (Query Monitor) or RSO2 (DataSource) to check if there are any queries or reports that are using the analysis structure.
  Review the analysis structure in the Data Warehousing Workbench (transaction RSA1) to identify any dependencies.
  
  
  
  Remove Dependencies: 
  
  If you find any queries or reports that are using the analysis structure, you will need to either delete or modify them to remove the dependency.
  Ensure that any data sources or InfoProviders linked to the analysis structure are also inactive or deleted.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations: 
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to delete the analysis structure. You may need to consult with your SAP security team if you suspect authorization issues.
  
  
  
  Technical Checks: 
  
  Check for any locks on the object using transaction SM12 (Lock Entries) and release any locks if necessary.
  If there are technical issues, consider running a consistency check or using transaction RSBAS000 to check for inconsistencies in the BW system.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: 
  
  Review the long text of the error message for specific guidance related to your situation. This can often provide additional context or steps to resolve the issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered and resolved similar issues.
  Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for BW/4HANA or BW regarding analysis structures and their management.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and take appropriate action to resolve it.