How To Fix R7578 - InfoObject &1 being used in InfoCube &2 (contains data)

R7578 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: R7 - BW: Data basis

• Message number: 578

• Message text: InfoObject &1 being used in InfoCube &2 (contains data)

What causes this issue?

InfoObject &V1& should be changed. InfoCube &V2&, in which this
InfoObject is still being used, still contains data however.

System Response

Changes to InfoObject &V1&, that can lead to the inconsistency of data
of InfoCubes &V2&, are not permitted. The following properties of
InfoObjects are affected:
Characteristics:
Compound
Constant
Key figure
Units - InfoObject
Non-cumulative type
Non-cumulative change
Inflow
Outflow
Data type
Fixed unit
Fixed currency
Aggregation
Units for InfoObject
Unit type

How to fix this error?

First delete the data from InfoCube &V2&.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

R7578 - Details

• The SAP error message R7578 indicates that an InfoObject (characteristic or key figure) is being used in an InfoCube that contains data, which prevents certain operations from being performed on that InfoObject. This typically occurs when you attempt to delete or modify an InfoObject that is still in use within an InfoCube that has already been populated with data.
  
  Cause:
  
  Data Dependency: The InfoObject is linked to an InfoCube that has data. SAP does not allow modifications or deletions of InfoObjects that are actively being used in InfoCubes with existing data to maintain data integrity.
  Data Model Changes: You may be trying to change the structure of the InfoObject (e.g., changing its data type, length, or attributes) while it is still in use.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Usage: Verify where the InfoObject is being used. You can do this by checking the InfoCube and any associated queries or reports