How To Fix R7B268 - Objects for Temporal Hierarchy Join could not be deleted

R7B268 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 268

• Message text: Objects for Temporal Hierarchy Join could not be deleted

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message R7B268 - Objects for Temporal Hierarchy Join could not be deleted ?

  The SAP error message R7B268, which states "Objects for Temporal Hierarchy Join could not be deleted," typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP HANA when there are issues related to the deletion of objects associated with temporal hierarchies. This can happen due to various reasons, such as dependencies on other objects, incorrect authorizations, or system inconsistencies.
  Causes:
  
  Dependencies: The objects you are trying to delete may be linked to other objects (like InfoObjects, queries, or data models) that prevent their deletion.
  Authorizations: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to delete the objects.
  System Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the system that prevent the deletion of the objects.
  Active Usage: The objects might be actively used in reports, queries, or other processes, which can lock them from being deleted.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Dependencies:
  
  Use transaction codes like RSOBJV or RSRT to check if the objects are being used in any queries or