How To Fix RSBM010 - InfoObject &1 to be created already exists and cannot be deleted

RSBM010 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSBM - Messages affecting data marts.

• Message number: 010

• Message text: InfoObject &1 to be created already exists and cannot be deleted

What causes this issue?

You are attempting to create InfoObject &V1&.

System Response

The existing metadata for this InfoObject is incorrect and cannot be
deleted.

How to fix this error?

Create a customer message, including a detailed description of the
error.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

RSBM010 - Details

• The SAP error message RSBM010 indicates that there is an attempt to delete an InfoObject that already exists in the system. This typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) when you are trying to manage InfoObjects (like characteristics, key figures, etc.) in the data model.
  
  Cause:
  
  Existing InfoObject: The InfoObject you are trying to delete is still in use or has dependencies that prevent its deletion.
  Data Model Dependencies: The InfoObject may be linked to other objects such as InfoProviders, queries, or transformations, which means it cannot be deleted without first addressing these dependencies.
  Transport Requests: If the InfoObject is part of a transport request that has not been released or is still in use, it may also lead to this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Dependencies: Before attempting to delete the InfoObject, check for any dependencies. You can do this by:
  
  Using the "Where-Used List" functionality in the SAP GUI to see where the InfoObject