How To Fix RSL_UTILITIES071 - Member &1 removed (was dependent on deleted reusable measure &2)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSL_UTILITIES - Messages in Utilities Package

• Message number: 071

• Message text: Member &1 removed (was dependent on deleted reusable measure &2)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSL_UTILITIES071 - Member &1 removed (was dependent on deleted reusable measure &2) ?

  The SAP error message RSL_UTILITIES071 indicates that a member (in this case, &1) has been removed because it was dependent on a deleted reusable measure (in this case, &2). This typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP Analytics Cloud, where reusable measures are used in calculations or aggregations.
  Cause:
  
  Deleted Reusable Measure: The primary cause of this error is that a reusable measure that was previously used in a calculation or aggregation has been deleted. This could happen due to changes in the data model, restructuring of the InfoObjects, or manual deletion by a user.
  Dependency Issues: The member that is being removed has a direct dependency on the deleted reusable measure, which means it cannot function correctly without it.
  
  Solution:
  
  Restore the Deleted Measure: If the deletion of the reusable measure was unintentional, you can restore it from a backup or version history if available.
  Update Dependencies: If the reusable measure was intentionally deleted, you will need to:
  
  Identify all members that depend on the deleted measure.
  Update or remove these members to eliminate the dependency.
  Create new measures or modify existing ones to replace the functionality of the deleted measure.
  
  
  Check Data Model: Review the data model to ensure that all dependencies are correctly defined and that there are no orphaned members or measures.
  Rebuild Calculations: If necessary, rebuild any calculations or aggregations that relied on the deleted measure to ensure that the data model functions correctly.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for BW or Analytics Cloud for detailed information on managing reusable measures and dependencies.
  Transaction Codes: Use transaction codes like RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench) to analyze and manage InfoObjects and their dependencies.
  Error Logs: Check the error logs for additional context or related errors that may provide more insight into the issue.
  Support Community: Engage with the SAP Community or forums for additional support and shared experiences from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By addressing the root cause of the dependency issue and ensuring that your data model is correctly configured, you can resolve the RSL_UTILITIES071 error and prevent it from occurring in the future.