How To Fix RS_RSEM_MODEL001 - Object &1 is still referenced by others and cannot be deleted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RS_RSEM_MODEL - Messages for BW Entity Model

• Message number: 001

• Message text: Object &1 is still referenced by others and cannot be deleted

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RS_RSEM_MODEL001 - Object &1 is still referenced by others and cannot be deleted ?

  The SAP error message RS_RSEM_MODEL001 indicates that you are trying to delete an object (like a query, InfoProvider, or other data model objects) that is still being referenced by other objects in the system. This is a common issue in SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BW/4HANA environments, where dependencies between objects are tightly managed.
  Cause:
  The error occurs because:
  
  The object you are trying to delete is still being used or referenced by other objects, such as queries, InfoObjects, or other data models.
  There may be active or inactive objects that depend on the object you are trying to delete.
  The object might be part of a composite provider or a multi-provider that is still in use.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Identify Dependencies:
  
  Use transaction codes like RSRVAR (for queries) or RSRREPDIR (for report directory) to check which objects are referencing the object you want to delete.
  You can also use the RSR_RSCONN transaction to analyze the connections and dependencies.
  
  
  
  Remove References:
  
  Once you identify the dependent objects, you will need to either delete or modify them to remove the references to the object you want to delete.
  If the object is part of a query, you may need to adjust the query to remove the reference to the object.
  
  
  
  Check for Active Objects:
  
  Ensure that there are no active objects that depend on the object you want to delete. If there are, you may need to deactivate them first.
  
  
  
  Delete or Modify Dependent Objects:
  
  If you find that certain objects are no longer needed, you can delete them. If they are still needed, consider modifying them to remove the dependency.
  
  
  
  Retry Deletion:
  
  After ensuring that all references have been removed, try deleting the object again.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  RSRVAR: To check queries and their dependencies.
  RSRREPDIR: To view the report directory and check for dependencies.
  RSR_RSCONN: To analyze connections and dependencies.
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on managing objects in BW and understanding dependencies.
  
  
  
  Best Practices:
  
  Regularly document and manage your data model to avoid such issues in the future.
  Use version control for your BW objects to track changes and dependencies effectively.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the RS_RSEM_MODEL001 error and successfully delete the object in question.