How To Fix RSD_CATT003 - Delete master-data bearing characteristic

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSD_CATT -

• Message number: 003

• Message text: Delete master-data bearing characteristic

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSD_CATT003 - Delete master-data bearing characteristic ?

  The SAP error message RSD_CATT003, which states "Delete master-data bearing characteristic," typically occurs in the context of data modeling or data management in SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BW/4HANA. This error indicates that you are trying to delete a characteristic that is still being used in master data or is part of a data model, which is not allowed.
  Cause:
  
  Active Master Data: The characteristic you are trying to delete has active master data associated with it. This means that there are entries in the master data tables that reference this characteristic.
  Data Model Dependencies: The characteristic may be part of InfoObjects, InfoProviders, or other data models that are currently in use.
  Data Flow: The characteristic might be involved in data flows, queries, or reports, making it necessary to maintain its existence.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Master Data:
  
  Go to the master data maintenance transaction (e.g., RSD1 for InfoObjects) and check if there are any entries for the characteristic you want to delete.
  If there are entries, you will need to delete or archive them before you can delete the characteristic.
  
  
  
  Check Data Models:
  
  Review any InfoProviders, queries, or data models that utilize the characteristic. You may need to remove the characteristic from these models before deletion.
  Use transaction RSD1 to check the InfoObject and see where it is being used.
  
  
  
  Remove Dependencies:
  
  If the characteristic is part of a composite InfoObject or is used in any transformations, ensure that you remove it from those dependencies.
  Check for any data flows or processes that might be referencing the characteristic.
  
  
  
  Transport Requests:
  
  If the characteristic is part of a transport request, ensure that the transport is not in a locked state or that it is not being used in any active processes.
  
  
  
  Recheck Deletion:
  
  After ensuring that all dependencies are removed and master data is cleared, attempt to delete the characteristic again.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  RSD1: InfoObject maintenance
  RSA1: Data Warehousing Workbench
  RSD5: Master Data Maintenance
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed steps on managing InfoObjects and master data.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues related to this error message.
  
  If you continue to face issues after following these steps, consider reaching out to your SAP Basis or BW team for further assistance, as they may have additional tools or insights into the specific configuration of your SAP environment.