How To Fix R!702 - Basic characteristic still being referenced

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: R! -

• Message number: 702

• Message text: Basic characteristic still being referenced

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message R!702 - Basic characteristic still being referenced ?

  The SAP error message R!702, which states "Basic characteristic still being referenced," typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BI (Business Intelligence) when you attempt to delete or modify a characteristic that is still being used in various objects, such as InfoObjects, InfoProviders, or queries.
  Cause:
  The error arises because the characteristic you are trying to delete or modify is still linked to one or more of the following:
  
  InfoObjects
  InfoProviders (like DataStore Objects, InfoCubes)
  Queries
  Transformations
  DataSources
  Other dependent objects
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to identify and remove the references to the characteristic before you can delete or modify it. Here are the steps you can take:
  
  
  Identify Dependencies:
  
  Use transaction codes like RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench) to check where the characteristic is being used.
  You can also use the SE11 (Data Dictionary) or SE80 (Object Navigator) to find references to the characteristic in various objects.
  
  
  
  Remove References:
  
  If the characteristic is used in queries, you will need to modify or delete those queries.
  If it is part of an InfoObject, you may need to adjust the InfoObject settings or remove it from any InfoProviders.
  Check for any transformations or DataSources that might be using the characteristic and adjust them accordingly.
  
  
  
  Check for Aggregates:
  
  If the characteristic is part of an aggregate, you may need to remove it from the aggregate definition.
  
  
  
  Re-try the Action:
  
  Once all references have been removed, you can attempt to delete or modify the characteristic again.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as RSA1, SE11, SE80, and RSD1 (for InfoObjects).
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed guidance on managing InfoObjects and characteristics.
  Transport Requests: If you are working in a development environment, ensure that any changes are properly transported to the production environment.
  Backup: Always ensure you have a backup or a way to revert changes before making significant modifications to your data model.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the R!702 error and successfully manage your characteristics in SAP BW/BI.