How To Fix RSLPO_DFG023 - DTP template cannot be deleted as it is still being used

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSLPO_DFG - Messages for Data-Flow Generation

• Message number: 023

• Message text: DTP template cannot be deleted as it is still being used

What causes this issue?

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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?

If you want to delete the template, you must first delete all usages.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSLPO_DFG023 - DTP template cannot be deleted as it is still being used ?

  The SAP error message RSLPO_DFG023 indicates that a Data Transfer Process (DTP) template cannot be deleted because it is still in use. This typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BW/4HANA when you attempt to delete a DTP template that is linked to other objects or processes.
  Cause:
  
  Active Usage: The DTP template is currently being used in one or more DTPs, queries, or other processes.
  Dependencies: There may be dependencies on the DTP template from other objects, such as InfoProviders, transformations, or process chains.
  Locking Mechanism: SAP has a locking mechanism to prevent the deletion of objects that are actively in use to maintain data integrity.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error and successfully delete the DTP template, follow these steps:
  
  
  Identify Dependencies:
  
  Check where the DTP template is being used. You can do this by navigating to the DTP and checking its properties or using transaction codes like RSRT (for queries) or RSPC (for process chains) to see if the DTP template is referenced.
  
  
  
  Remove References:
  
  If the DTP template is being used in any DTPs, queries, or process chains, you will need to remove those references. This may involve:
  
  Editing the DTPs that use the template and changing them to use a different template or removing the dependency.
  Updating any queries that reference the DTP template.
  Modifying process chains to remove the DTP template from their flow.
  
  
  
  
  
  Check for Locks:
  
  Ensure that there are no locks on the DTP template. You can check for locks using transaction SM12 and remove any locks if necessary.
  
  
  
  Delete the DTP Template:
  
  Once all references have been removed and there are no locks, you should be able to delete the DTP template without encountering the error.
  
  
  
  Transport Considerations:
  
  If you are working in a transport environment, ensure that the changes are properly transported to other systems if necessary.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  RSD1: InfoProvider maintenance
  RSPC: Process chain maintenance
  RSRT: Query execution
  RSO2: DTP maintenance
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on DTPs and templates.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues or provide additional guidance related to DTP templates.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and delete the DTP template successfully.