How To Fix RSDA156 - InfoObject '&1' may not be removed from InfoProvider '&2'

RSDA156 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSDA - BW Archiving: Messages

• Message number: 156

• Message text: InfoObject '&1' may not be removed from InfoProvider '&2'

What causes this issue?

InfoObject &v1&' may not be removed from InfoProvider &v2& since it is
already used
as a selection characteristic or as a semantic grouping characteristic
in a data archiving process or
in near-line storage
for the InfoProvider.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSDA156 - InfoObject '&1' may not be removed from InfoProvider '&2' ?

  The SAP error message RSDA156 indicates that an InfoObject (characteristic or key figure) cannot be removed from an InfoProvider (like an InfoCube or DataStore Object) because it is still being used in some capacity. This typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) when you attempt to modify the structure of an InfoProvider.
  
  Cause:
  The error can occur due to several reasons:
  
  Active Queries: The InfoObject is being used in active queries or reports.
  Data Flow Dependencies: The InfoObject may be part of data flows, transformations, or processes that are still active.
  Aggregates: The InfoObject might be included in aggregates that are still in use.
  DataSource Dependencies: The InfoObject could be linked to a DataSource that is still being utilized.
  Open Data Models: The InfoObject might be part of open data models or other InfoProviders.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the RSDA156 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Active Queries: Review all queries that use the InfoObject. You may