How To Fix R7B172 - Active version of DataStore object &1 exists. Cannot delete.

R7B172 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: R7B - BW Metadata (InfoCube, InfoObject, InfoObject catalog)

• Message number: 172

• Message text: Active version of DataStore object &1 exists. Cannot delete.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message R7B172 - Active version of DataStore object &1 exists. Cannot delete. ?

  The SAP error message R7B172 indicates that you are trying to delete a DataStore Object (DSO) that has an active version. In SAP BW (Business Warehouse), a DataStore Object is a storage object that allows you to store detailed data and is often used for reporting and analysis.
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs because the DSO you are attempting to delete has an active version that is currently in use. This means that the DSO is still being referenced or utilized in some way, such as in queries, reports, or data flows. SAP does not allow the deletion of objects that are actively being used to maintain data integrity and consistency.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Active Versions: 
  
  Go to the Data Warehousing Workbench (transaction code RSA1) and navigate to the DataStore Object in question.
  Check if there are any active versions of the DSO. You can do this by