How To Fix R9091 - Variable &1 cannot be deleted as it is still being used in queries

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: R9 - Business Explorer

• Message number: 091

• Message text: Variable &1 cannot be deleted as it is still being used in queries

What causes this issue?

The variable is still used in queries.

How to fix this error?

If you want to delete the variable, you must first remove the variables
from the queries in which they are used.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message R9091 - Variable &1 cannot be deleted as it is still being used in queries ?

  The SAP error message R9091 indicates that a variable (denoted as &1) cannot be deleted because it is still being used in one or more queries. This typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BI (Business Intelligence) when you attempt to delete a variable that is referenced in existing queries or reports.
  
  Cause:
  
  Active Queries: The variable is currently being utilized in one or more queries, which prevents its deletion.
  Query Dependencies: The variable may be part of a query definition, and SAP enforces integrity by not allowing the deletion of elements that are still in use.
  Data Source References: The variable might be linked to data sources or InfoProviders that are still active.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Identify Usage:
  
  Check which queries are using the variable. You can do this by navigating to the Query Designer or using transaction codes like RSRT (Query Monitor) to find