How To Fix R7B266 - Characteristic &1 is locked due to master data deletion

R7B266 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 266

• Message text: Characteristic &1 is locked due to master data deletion

What causes this issue?

Master data is being deleted for characteristic &V1&.

System Response

The characteristic remains locked for the duration of the deletion
process or as long as the deletion cannot be completed without errors.
It is not possible to activate the characteristic.

How to fix this error?

Either wait until the master data has been deleted or eradicate any
errors that may have occurred.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message R7B266 - Characteristic &1 is locked due to master data deletion ?

  The SAP error message R7B266 indicates that a characteristic is locked because of a master data deletion process. This typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BI (Business Intelligence) when you are trying to perform operations on characteristics that are currently locked due to ongoing data management activities.
  
  Cause:
  
  Master Data Deletion: The characteristic in question is locked because there is an ongoing deletion process for the master data associated with it. This can happen if you are trying to delete or modify master data while other processes are still referencing it.
  Data Consistency: SAP locks certain characteristics to maintain data consistency and integrity during operations that could affect the data model or reporting.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Deletion Process: Verify if there is an active deletion process for the master data. You may need to wait until the deletion process is completed.
  Release Locks: If you have administrative access, you can check