How To Fix RSDDB106 - Cannot delete object '&1' because it is still being used by object '&2'

RSDDB106 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSDDB - BIA Index Objects: Activate, Fill, Delete

• Message number: 106

• Message text: Cannot delete object '&1' because it is still being used by object '&2'

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSDDB106 - Cannot delete object '&1' because it is still being used by object '&2' ?

  The SAP error message RSDDB106 indicates that you are trying to delete an object (like a DataSource, InfoObject, or InfoProvider) that is still being referenced or used by another object in the SAP BW (Business Warehouse) system. This is a common issue when managing objects in SAP BW, as dependencies between objects must be respected to maintain data integrity.
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs because:
  
  The object you are trying to delete (denoted as &1) is still being utilized by another object (denoted as &2).
  This could be due to various reasons, such as:
  The object is part of a data flow or transformation.
  The object is being used in a query or report.
  The object is referenced in a process chain or other dependent objects.
  
  
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Identify Dependencies:
  
  Use transaction codes like RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench) to check the dependencies of the object you want to delete.
  Look for any references to the