How To Fix O4172 - Repository formula & has already been deleted

O4172 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: O4 - IS-Oil: MAP message pool

• Message number: 172

• Message text: Repository formula & has already been deleted

What causes this issue?

Error during deletion from database.

System Response

Error message to prevent further deletes of subsequent databases.
Due to program logic, this error should never be reached.

How to fix this error?

Please make a note what you did right before this message appeared and
contact your SAP system administrator.

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.

O4172 - Details

• The SAP error message O4172, which states "Repository formula & has already been deleted," typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BI (Business Intelligence) when there is an attempt to access or use a formula that has been deleted from the repository.
  
  Cause:
  
  Deleted Formula: The most straightforward cause is that the formula referenced in the error message has been deleted from the repository. This can happen during maintenance activities or if the formula was intentionally removed.
  Inconsistent Data: There may be inconsistencies in the data model or the metadata, where references to deleted formulas still exist in queries or other objects.
  Transport Issues: If the formula was deleted in one environment (e.g., development) but not transported correctly to another environment (e.g., production), it may lead to this error when trying to access it.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Repository: Verify if the formula indeed exists in the repository. You can do this by