How To Fix RS_DB_DB2070 - Old node &1 of type &2 could not be dropped: return code &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RS_DB_DB2 - Messages for DB2-z/OS Implementation

• Message number: 070

• Message text: Old node &1 of type &2 could not be dropped: return code &3

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RS_DB_DB2070 - Old node &1 of type &2 could not be dropped: return code &3 ?

  The SAP error message RS_DB_DB2070 indicates that an old node in the database could not be dropped due to a specific return code. This error typically occurs in the context of database operations related to the SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or other SAP systems that utilize a database for data storage and management.
  
  Cause:
  The error can be caused by several factors, including:
  
  
  Database Constraints: The node may have dependencies or constraints that prevent it from being dropped. This could include active data, references from other nodes, or integrity constraints.
  
  
  Permissions Issues: The user or process attempting to drop the node may not have the necessary permissions to perform this operation.
  
  
  Database Locks: The node might be locked by another process, preventing it from being modified or deleted.
  
  
  Corrupted Metadata: There could be issues with the metadata in the database that are causing the operation to fail.
  
  
  Return Code Interpretation: The return code (&3) can provide specific