How To Fix KY087 - Delete dependent reports and report classes first

KY087 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KY - Messages for SAP-EIS: Presentation

• Message number: 087

• Message text: Delete dependent reports and report classes first

What causes this issue?

Report class &V1& can only be deleted when all report classes and
reports belonging to it have been deleted or moved to another position.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

The report class &V1& contains &V2& &V3&. First of all, you should
delete or change the allocation.
Please note that where possible, still further reports or report classes
are sub-ordinated to report class &V1&. You can get an overview of this
with the help of the graphical menu.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KY087 - Delete dependent reports and report classes first ?

  The SAP error message KY087, which states "Delete dependent reports and report classes first," typically occurs when you are trying to delete a report or report class in the SAP system that has dependencies. This means that there are other reports or classes that rely on the report you are attempting to delete.
  
  Cause:
  
  Dependencies: The report or report class you are trying to delete is being used by other reports or classes. SAP enforces this rule to maintain data integrity and ensure that no orphaned references are left in the system.
  Hierarchy: In some cases, reports may be part of a hierarchy where one report is dependent on another. Deleting a parent report without addressing its children can lead to inconsistencies.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to follow these steps:
  
  
  Identify Dependencies:
  
  Use transaction codes like GRR1 (for report classes) or GRR2 (for reports) to check for any dependent reports or classes.
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