How To Fix RSB4HANA284 - DataSource &1 is still used from data mart BW &2 via ODP extraction

RSB4HANA284 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSB4HANA - B4HANA

• Message number: 284

• Message text: DataSource &1 is still used from data mart BW &2 via ODP extraction

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSB4HANA284 - DataSource &1 is still used from data mart BW &2 via ODP extraction ?

  The SAP error message RSB4HANA284 indicates that a specific DataSource is still being utilized in a data mart within the BW (Business Warehouse) system through ODP (Operational Data Provisioning) extraction. This typically occurs when you attempt to delete or modify a DataSource that is still in use, which can lead to inconsistencies or data integrity issues.
  
  Cause:
  
  Active Data Mart Usage: The DataSource you are trying to modify or delete is actively being used in one or more data marts.
  ODP Extraction: The DataSource is being accessed via ODP, which is a framework for data extraction in SAP BW.
  Dependencies: There may be dependencies or references to the DataSource in various BW objects, such as InfoProviders, queries, or transformations.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Identify Usage:
  
  Check which data marts or InfoProviders are using the DataSource. You can do this by navigating to the DataSource in the SAP BW system and reviewing its