How To Fix RSANA_UMM_API548 - Previously active model versions and their parents cannot be deleted.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSANA_UMM_API - UMM API Messages

• Message number: 548

• Message text: Previously active model versions and their parents cannot be deleted.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSANA_UMM_API548 - Previously active model versions and their parents cannot be deleted. ?

  The SAP error message RSANA_UMM_API548 indicates that there are previously active model versions and their parent versions that cannot be deleted. This typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP Analytics Cloud when trying to delete a model or version that is still in use or has dependencies.
  Cause:
  
  Active Model Versions: The model version you are trying to delete is currently active or has been used in reports, queries, or other processes.
  Parent-Child Relationships: The model you are attempting to delete has parent versions that are also active, which creates a dependency that prevents deletion.
  Data Dependencies: There may be data or metadata dependencies that are preventing the deletion of the model version.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Active Versions:
  
  Review the active model versions in your system. You can do this by navigating to the relevant model management area in SAP BW or SAP Analytics Cloud.
  Identify any active versions that are related to the version you are trying to delete.
  
  
  
  Deactivate or Archive:
  
  If the model version is still in use, consider deactivating it or archiving it if it is no longer needed. This can often be done through the model management interface.
  Ensure that any reports or queries that rely on this model version are updated to use a different version.
  
  
  
  Check Parent Versions:
  
  Investigate the parent versions of the model. If they are also active, you will need to deactivate or delete them first before you can delete the child version.
  Follow the same process of checking dependencies for parent versions.
  
  
  
  Data Cleanup:
  
  Ensure that there are no data dependencies that might be preventing the deletion. This may involve checking for any data flows, transformations, or other processes that reference the model.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific instructions on managing model versions and dependencies in your version of SAP BW or SAP Analytics Cloud.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue through the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance. They can provide guidance based on your specific system configuration and version.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP BW Documentation: Look for the official SAP BW documentation that covers model management and versioning.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums where other users may have encountered similar issues and can share their solutions.
  System Logs: Check system logs for any additional error messages or warnings that may provide more context about the issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and take appropriate action to resolve it.