How To Fix RSAU494 - Deletion of the InfoCube canceled by the user

RSAU494 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSAU - Update rules

• Message number: 494

• Message text: Deletion of the InfoCube canceled by the user

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSAU494 - Deletion of the InfoCube canceled by the user ?

  The SAP error message RSAU494, which states "Deletion of the InfoCube canceled by the user," typically occurs when a user initiates the deletion of an InfoCube in SAP BW (Business Warehouse) but then cancels the operation before it is completed. This can happen for various reasons, such as user intervention, system performance issues, or a misunderstanding of the deletion process.
  
  Cause:
  
  User Cancellation: The most straightforward cause is that the user manually canceled the deletion process.
  System Performance: If the system is slow or unresponsive, a user might think the process is stuck and decide to cancel it.
  Locking Issues: If other processes are locking the InfoCube or related objects, the deletion might take longer than expected, prompting a user to cancel.
  Error in Deletion Process: There might be underlying issues or errors that cause the deletion to hang, leading the user to cancel.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check User Actions: Confirm whether the user indeed canceled the operation. If