How To Fix NRSCNV170 - Dimension &1 contains InfoObjects and cannot be deleted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: NRSCNV - Message class

• Message number: 170

• Message text: Dimension &1 contains InfoObjects and cannot be deleted

What causes this issue?

You are trying to delete a dimension that still contains InfoObjects.

System Response

The operation could not be applied to the InfoProvider.

How to fix this error?

Add new operations to the remodeling rule in order to delete all
characteristics included in the dimension you want to delete. Make sure
you place these operations before the Delete Dimension operation.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message NRSCNV170 - Dimension &1 contains InfoObjects and cannot be deleted ?

  The SAP error message NRSCNV170 indicates that you are trying to delete a dimension in a data model that still contains InfoObjects. This typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BW/4HANA when you are attempting to modify or delete a dimension that is still in use.
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the dimension you are trying to delete has one or more InfoObjects associated with it. In SAP BW, dimensions are used to define the structure of InfoCubes, and if there are InfoObjects linked to the dimension, it cannot be deleted until those associations are removed.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to follow these steps:
  
  
  Identify the InfoObjects: Determine which InfoObjects are associated with the dimension you are trying to delete. You can do this by checking the dimension's properties in the SAP BW modeling tools.
  
  
  Remove Associations: Once you have identified the InfoObjects, you need to remove them from the dimension. This can typically be done in the following ways:
  
  Open the dimension in the Data Warehousing Workbench (RSA1).
  Navigate to the "InfoObjects" tab.
  Remove the InfoObjects that are linked to the dimension.
  
  
  
  Check for Dependencies: Ensure that there are no other dependencies or references to the dimension in other objects, such as InfoCubes, DSO (DataStore Objects), or queries.
  
  
  Delete the Dimension: After successfully removing all associated InfoObjects and ensuring there are no dependencies, you can attempt to delete the dimension again.
  
  
  Transport Changes: If you are working in a development environment, remember to transport your changes to the appropriate environments (e.g., QA, Production) after testing.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench) to manage your InfoObjects and dimensions.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed steps on managing dimensions and InfoObjects in SAP BW.
  Backup: Always ensure you have a backup of your data model before making structural changes, as deleting dimensions and InfoObjects can lead to data loss if not handled carefully.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the NRSCNV170 error and successfully delete the dimension in question.