How To Fix RSDMD126 - Master data &1 (SID &2) is used in &3 and, therefore, not deleted.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSDMD - Messages for master data

• Message number: 126

• Message text: Master data &1 (SID &2) is used in &3 and, therefore, not deleted.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSDMD126 - Master data &1 (SID &2) is used in &3 and, therefore, not deleted. ?

  The SAP error message RSDMD126 indicates that a specific master data object (identified by the SID - Surrogate ID) cannot be deleted because it is still being used in another object or context. This is a common issue when dealing with master data in SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or other SAP modules where data integrity is crucial.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when you attempt to delete a master data object (like a characteristic or hierarchy) that is still referenced in one or more of the following:
  
  InfoObjects
  InfoProviders (like InfoCubes, DataStore Objects)
  Queries
  Transformations
  DataSources
  Other master data objects
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to identify where the master data object is being used and take appropriate actions. Here are the steps you can follow:
  
  
  Identify Dependencies:
  
  Use transaction codes like RSD1 (for InfoObjects) or RSA1 (for Data Warehousing Workbench) to check where the master data is being used.
  Look for any InfoProviders, queries, or transformations that reference the master data object.
  
  
  
  Remove References:
  
  If the master data is being used in queries, you may need to modify or delete those queries.
  If it is used in InfoProviders, consider removing the reference from those InfoProviders.
  Check for any transformations that might be using the master data and adjust them accordingly.
  
  
  
  Check for Hierarchies:
  
  If the master data is part of a hierarchy, ensure that the hierarchy is not being used in any reports or queries.
  
  
  
  Delete or Modify:
  
  Once all references are removed, you can attempt to delete the master data object again.
  
  
  
  Transport Requests:
  
  If you are working in a development environment, ensure that any changes are included in transport requests if you plan to move them to production.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  RSD1: InfoObject maintenance
  RSA1: Data Warehousing Workbench
  RSD5: Master Data Maintenance
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on managing master data and understanding dependencies.
  Best Practices: Regularly review and clean up unused master data to avoid such issues in the future.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the RSDMD126 error and successfully delete the master data object.