How To Fix R9128 - Query element &1 still being used in &2; cannot delete

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: R9 - Business Explorer

• Message number: 128

• Message text: Query element &1 still being used in &2; cannot delete

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message R9128 - Query element &1 still being used in &2; cannot delete ?

  The SAP error message R9128 indicates that a query element (like a characteristic or key figure) is still being used in a query or report, and therefore cannot be deleted. This typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BI (Business Intelligence) when you attempt to delete a query element that is still referenced in one or more queries.
  Cause:
  
  Active Queries: The query element you are trying to delete is still being used in one or more active queries.
  Query Dependencies: There may be dependencies or references to the query element in other objects, such as workbooks, reports, or other queries.
  Data Source: The query element might be part of a data source that is still in use.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Identify Usage: 
  
  Use transaction RSRT (Query Monitor) to check which queries are using the element. You can also use the RSZELT transaction to find out where the query element is being used.
  Look for any workbooks or reports that might reference the query element.
  
  
  
  Remove References:
  
  If you find that the query element is being used in a query, you will need to either modify the query to remove the reference to the element or delete the query if it is no longer needed.
  If the element is used in a workbook, you may need to edit the workbook to remove the reference.
  
  
  
  Check for Dependencies:
  
  Ensure that there are no other dependencies or references to the query element in other objects. This may include checking for calculated key figures or restricted key figures that might be using the element.
  
  
  
  Transport Requests:
  
  If the query element is part of a transport request, ensure that the transport is not in a state that prevents deletion.
  
  
  
  Recheck Deletion:
  
  After removing all references, try deleting the query element again.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as RSRT (Query Monitor), RSZELT (Query Element), and RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench) for managing queries and data sources.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on managing queries and elements in SAP BW/BI.
  Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and take appropriate action to resolve it.