How To Fix RSD_CATT003 - Delete master-data bearing characteristic

RSD_CATT003 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSD_CATT -

• Message number: 003

• Message text: Delete master-data bearing characteristic

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RSD_CATT003 - Details

• 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