How To Fix RSDMD128 - Not all master data could be deleted

RSDMD128 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSDMD - Messages for master data

• Message number: 128

• Message text: Not all master data could be deleted

What causes this issue?

There is master data that is still being used.

System Response

You can only delete master data, that is no longer being used.

How to fix this error?

If you wish to delete all the master data, delete the master data still
being used in the places, in which it is still being used:
In InfoCubes
As an attribute
In a hierarchy
Then try deleting again.

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.

RSDMD128 - Details

• The SAP error message RSDMD128, which states "Not all master data could be deleted," typically occurs when there are dependencies or references to the master data that you are trying to delete. This can happen in various scenarios, such as when the master data is still being used in reports, queries, or other data models.
  Causes:
  
  Active References: The master data you are trying to delete is still being referenced by other objects, such as InfoObjects, queries, or data models.
  Data Integrity Constraints: There may be data integrity constraints that prevent the deletion of certain master data.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to delete the master data.
  Data Locking: The master data might be locked by another process or user, preventing deletion.
  Hierarchy Dependencies: If the master data is part of a hierarchy, it may not be possible to delete it without first removing it from the hierarchy.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Dependencies: Use transaction