How To Fix RSDMD137 - Master data extract. for chara. & does not allow deletion of master data

RSDMD137 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSDMD - Messages for master data

• Message number: 137

• Message text: Master data extract. for chara. & does not allow deletion of master data

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RSDMD137 - Details

• The SAP error message RSDMD137 typically indicates that there is an issue with the extraction of master data for characteristics in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse). This error often arises when there are inconsistencies or dependencies that prevent the deletion of master data.
  
  Cause:
  
  Active Data: The characteristic you are trying to delete may still have active data in the InfoObjects or InfoProviders that depend on it.
  Data Dependencies: There may be other objects (like InfoCubes, DSO, etc.) that are still referencing the master data you are trying to delete.
  Open Requests: There might be open data requests in the data warehouse that are still using the master data.
  Data Model Issues: The data model may have inconsistencies or issues that prevent the deletion of the master data.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Dependencies: Before attempting to delete the master data, check for any dependencies. You can use transaction codes like RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench) to analyze the