How To Fix RSDDLTIP_MAINTAIN005 - Dimension data can only be deleted if the fact index is empty

RSDDLTIP_MAINTAIN005 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSDDLTIP_MAINTAIN - Messages for OLAP Index Maintenance

• Message number: 005

• Message text: Dimension data can only be deleted if the fact index is empty

What causes this issue?

You cannot delete the data in the selected dimensions.

System Response

The data in the selected dimensions has not been deleted.

How to fix this error?

The fact table must be empty or must be selected during deletion.

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.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSDDLTIP_MAINTAIN005 - Dimension data can only be deleted if the fact index is empty ?

  The SAP error message RSDDLTIP_MAINTAIN005 indicates that you are trying to delete a dimension in a data model (like an InfoCube or a DataStore Object) that still has associated fact data. In SAP BW (Business Warehouse), dimensions are linked to fact tables, and you cannot delete a dimension if there are still records in the fact table that reference it.
  
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the dimension you are attempting to delete is still being used by one or more fact records. In SAP BW, dimensions are used to provide context to the fact data, and if there are facts that reference the dimension, it cannot be removed until those references are cleared.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to ensure that the fact index is empty before attempting to delete the dimension. Here are the steps you can take:
  
  
  Check for Fact Data: 
  
  Use transaction codes like RSA1 (Data