How To Fix R7413 - InfoObject &1 (compounding of IO) from &2 cannot be deleted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: R7 - BW: Data basis

• Message number: 413

• Message text: InfoObject &1 (compounding of IO) from &2 cannot be deleted

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message R7413 - InfoObject &1 (compounding of IO) from &2 cannot be deleted ?

  The SAP error message R7413 indicates that there is an issue with the deletion of a characteristic (InfoObject) that is involved in compounding. Compounding in SAP BW (Business Warehouse) refers to the relationship where one InfoObject is dependent on another, meaning that the values of one characteristic are defined in relation to another.
  Cause:
  The error message R7413 typically occurs due to one of the following reasons:
  
  
  Compounding Relationship: The InfoObject you are trying to delete is compounded with another InfoObject. In SAP BW, compounded InfoObjects cannot be deleted directly if they are still in use or if they have dependent objects.
  
  
  Active Data: There may be active data or queries that are still using the InfoObject, preventing its deletion.
  
  
  Dependencies: Other objects, such as InfoCubes, DataStore Objects (DSOs), or queries, may depend on the InfoObject you are trying to delete.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the R7413 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Compounding: Identify the InfoObject that is compounded with the one you are trying to delete. You can do this by checking the properties of the InfoObject in the SAP BW modeling tools.
  
  
  Remove Compounding: If you want to delete the InfoObject, you will first need to remove the compounding relationship. This can be done by editing the InfoObject and changing its settings to remove the compounding.
  
  
  Check Dependencies: Use transaction codes like RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench) to check for any dependencies. Ensure that there are no active queries, InfoCubes, or other objects that rely on the InfoObject.
  
  
  Delete Data: If there is data associated with the InfoObject, you may need to delete or archive that data before you can delete the InfoObject itself.
  
  
  Transport Requests: If the InfoObject is part of a transport request, ensure that the transport is not locked or in use.
  
  
  Recheck Deletion: After addressing the above points, attempt to delete the InfoObject again.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench), RSD1 (InfoObject Maintenance), and RSD5 (InfoObject Catalog).
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on InfoObjects, compounding, and data modeling in SAP BW.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional insights or solutions for specific scenarios related to this error.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the R7413 error and successfully delete the InfoObject if it is no longer needed.