How To Fix MB072 - Key figure & used in info set & and cannot be deleted

MB072 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MB - Logistics Information Library

• Message number: 072

• Message text: Key figure & used in info set & and cannot be deleted

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MB072 - Key figure & used in info set & and cannot be deleted ?

  The SAP error message MB072 indicates that a key figure is being used in an InfoSet and cannot be deleted. This typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BI (Business Intelligence) when you attempt to delete a key figure that is still referenced in an InfoSet or other objects.
  
  Cause:
  
  Key Figure Usage: The key figure you are trying to delete is actively used in one or more InfoSets, queries, or reports.
  Dependencies: There may be dependencies on the key figure in other objects, such as InfoProviders, queries, or data models.
  Data Model Integrity: SAP enforces data model integrity, preventing the deletion of objects that are still in use to avoid breaking reports or analyses.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the MB072 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Identify Dependencies:
  
  Use transaction codes like RSRT (Query Monitor) or RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench) to check where the key figure is being used.
  Look for any InfoSets, queries,