How To Fix RSDMDM015 - Global characteristic value &1 cannot be deleted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSDMDM - RSDMDM

• Message number: 015

• Message text: Global characteristic value &1 cannot be deleted

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSDMDM015 - Global characteristic value &1 cannot be deleted ?

  The SAP error message RSDMDM015, which states "Global characteristic value &1 cannot be deleted," typically occurs in the context of managing characteristics in SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BI (Business Intelligence). This error indicates that the characteristic value you are trying to delete is still being used in some data models or has dependencies that prevent its deletion.
  Causes:
  
  Active Usage: The characteristic value is currently being used in one or more InfoObjects, InfoProviders, or queries.
  Dependencies: There may be dependencies on the characteristic value in other objects, such as aggregations, transformations, or data flows.
  Master Data: The characteristic value might still exist in the master data tables, which means it cannot be deleted until it is removed from those tables.
  Data Integrity: SAP enforces data integrity rules to ensure that deleting a characteristic value does not lead to inconsistencies in reports or data models.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Usage: 
  
  Use transaction codes like RSD1 (InfoObject maintenance) to check where the characteristic value is being used.
  Review any queries, reports, or data models that reference the characteristic value.
  
  
  
  Remove Dependencies:
  
  If the characteristic value is used in any InfoProviders, queries, or transformations, you will need to remove those dependencies first.
  This may involve modifying or deleting queries, or adjusting InfoProviders that reference the characteristic value.
  
  
  
  Delete Master Data:
  
  If the characteristic value exists in the master data, you may need to delete it from the master data tables first. This can be done using transaction RSD1 or through the relevant data management transactions.
  
  
  
  Check for Aggregates:
  
  If the characteristic value is part of any aggregates, you will need to remove it from those aggregates before attempting to delete it.
  
  
  
  Transport Requests:
  
  If the characteristic value is part of a transport request, ensure that the transport is not currently in use or has been released.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP Basis or BW team for specific guidelines related to your system version and configuration.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as RSD1 (InfoObject maintenance), RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench), and RSD5 (Master Data Management).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any specific issues or patches related to this error message.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and take appropriate actions to resolve it.