How To Fix R7555 - Navigation attr. &1 cannot be deleted - used in productive InfoCube &2

R7555 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: R7 - BW: Data basis

• Message number: 555

• Message text: Navigation attr. &1 cannot be deleted - used in productive InfoCube &2

What causes this issue?

Navigation attribute &V1& is still used in productive InfoCube &V2& but
should be deleted.

System Response

Characteristic &V3& cannot be activated, if its navigation attribute
&V1& is used in productive InfoCubes.

How to fix this error?

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

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message R7555 - Navigation attr. &1 cannot be deleted - used in productive InfoCube &2 ?

  The SAP error message R7555 indicates that a navigation attribute (in this case, represented by &1) cannot be deleted because it is currently being used in a productive InfoCube (represented by &2). This is a common issue when trying to modify or delete objects in SAP BW (Business Warehouse) that are still in use.
  
  Cause:
  
  Usage in InfoCube: The navigation attribute you are trying to delete is actively being used in a productive InfoCube. This means that the InfoCube is currently in use for reporting or data analysis, and SAP does not allow the deletion of objects that are in use to maintain data integrity.
  Data Model Dependencies: The navigation attribute may be linked to other objects, such as queries, reports, or other InfoProviders, which further complicates its deletion.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Dependencies: Before attempting to delete the navigation attribute, check where it is being used. You can do this by:
  
  Analyzing the InfoCube to see if