How To Fix REBDMS032 - Deletion not possible, &1 is used as source for total measurements

REBDMS032 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: REBDMS - Messages for Measurements

• Message number: 032

• Message text: Deletion not possible, &1 is used as source for total measurements

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message REBDMS032 - Deletion not possible, &1 is used as source for total measurements ?

  The SAP error message REBDMS032 indicates that a deletion operation is not possible because the specified object (in this case, &1) is being used as a source for total measurements. This typically occurs in the context of SAP's Real Estate Management (RE) or other modules where measurement data is involved.
  
  Cause:
  The error arises when you attempt to delete a measurement or related object that is still referenced in the system. This could be due to:
  
  Active References: The object is still being used in calculations or reports, such as total measurements or other aggregations.
  Data Integrity: SAP enforces data integrity rules to prevent the deletion of objects that are still in use, which could lead to inconsistencies in the data.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check References: Identify where the object is being used. You can do this by:
  
  Reviewing the measurement documents or reports that reference the object.
  Using transaction codes like