How To Fix RSDMD129 - No master data deleted

RSDMD129 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSDMD - Messages for master data

• Message number: 129

• Message text: No master data deleted

What causes this issue?

No master data was deleted. Either because it was all being used, or
because the user did not want to delete upon request.

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?

First delete the master data in the places, in which it is still being
used:
In the InfoCube
As an attribute
In a hierarchy
Then try deleting again.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

RSDMD129 - Details

• The SAP error message RSDMD129, which states "No master data deleted," typically occurs in the context of data management within SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP HANA environments. This error indicates that an attempt to delete master data (such as characteristics or attributes) was unsuccessful because there were no records to delete.
  Causes:
  
  Non-Existent Data: The master data you are trying to delete does not exist in the system.
  Data Locking: The data might be locked by another process or user, preventing deletion.
  Incorrect Selection: The selection criteria used for deletion may not match any existing records.
  Data Dependencies: There may be dependencies or references to the master data in other objects (like InfoObjects, InfoProviders, etc.) that prevent deletion.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to delete the master data.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Verify Existence: Check if the master data you are trying to delete actually exists in the system. You can do this by querying