How To Fix R7410 - InfoObject &1 cannot be deleted because of references

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: R7 - BW: Data basis

• Message number: 410

• Message text: InfoObject &1 cannot be deleted because of references

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message R7410 - InfoObject &1 cannot be deleted because of references ?

  The SAP error message R7410 indicates that an InfoObject cannot be deleted because it has existing references in the system. This typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BW/4HANA, where InfoObjects (like characteristics, key figures, etc.) are used in various data models, queries, or other objects.
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the InfoObject you are trying to delete is still being used in one or more of the following:
  
  DataStore Objects (DSOs)
  InfoCubes
  MultiProviders
  Queries
  Transformations
  DataSources
  Other InfoObjects (as attributes or hierarchies)
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to identify and remove the references to the InfoObject before you can delete it. Here are the steps you can follow:
  
  
  Identify References:
  
  Use transaction codes like RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench) to check where the InfoObject is being used.
  Check the InfoObject's properties to see if it is part of any InfoProviders, queries, or transformations.
  
  
  
  Remove References:
  
  If the InfoObject is used in any InfoProviders (like DSOs or InfoCubes), you will need to modify those objects to remove the InfoObject.
  If it is used in queries, you will need to adjust the queries to exclude the InfoObject.
  If it is part of any transformations, you will need to edit those transformations to remove the InfoObject.
  
  
  
  Check for Hierarchies and Attributes:
  
  If the InfoObject is part of a hierarchy or is used as an attribute in another InfoObject, you will need to remove those associations.
  
  
  
  Delete the InfoObject:
  
  Once all references have been removed, you can attempt to delete the InfoObject again.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as RSA1, RSD1 (for InfoObjects), and RSRT (for query monitoring).
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed guidance on managing InfoObjects and their dependencies.
  Backup: Always ensure you have a backup or a way to restore your data model before making significant changes like deleting InfoObjects.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the R7410 error and successfully delete the InfoObject.