How To Fix RSDMD010 - Cannot delete old master data for HANADB

RSDMD010 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSDMD - Messages for master data

• Message number: 010

• Message text: Cannot delete old master data for HANADB

What causes this issue?

Please use instead the new MD-deletion RSDMDD_DELETE_BATCH.

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 RSDMD010 - Cannot delete old master data for HANADB ?

  The SAP error message RSDMD010, which states "Cannot delete old master data for HANADB," typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) when there is an attempt to delete old master data from a HANA database (HANADB). This error can arise due to several reasons, and understanding the cause is essential for finding a solution.
  Causes:
  
  
  Data Dependencies: The master data you are trying to delete may still be in use by other objects, such as InfoObjects, InfoProviders, or queries. If there are dependencies, the system will prevent deletion to maintain data integrity.
  
  
  Data Locking: There may be locks on the data that prevent deletion. This can happen if other processes are accessing the data at the same time.
  
  
  Incorrect Authorization: The user attempting to delete the master data may not have the necessary authorizations to perform the deletion.
  
  
  Technical Issues: There could be underlying technical issues with the HANA database or the