How To Fix RSM584 - InfoPackage is assigned to group &; no deleting possible

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSM -

• Message number: 584

• Message text: InfoPackage is assigned to group &; no deleting possible

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSM584 - InfoPackage is assigned to group &; no deleting possible ?

  The SAP error message RSM584 indicates that an InfoPackage is assigned to a group, and therefore, it cannot be deleted. This is a common issue encountered in SAP BW (Business Warehouse) when trying to manage InfoPackages.
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the InfoPackage you are trying to delete is part of a process chain or is assigned to a group of InfoPackages. SAP does not allow the deletion of InfoPackages that are currently in use or linked to other objects to maintain data integrity and avoid breaking dependencies.
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Group Assignment:
  
  Go to the InfoPackage in question and check if it is assigned to a group. You can do this by navigating to the InfoPackage in the SAP BW system and looking at its properties.
  
  
  
  Remove from Group:
  
  If the InfoPackage is part of a group, you will need to remove it from that group. You can do this by:
  
  Navigating to the group in the SAP BW system.
  Finding the InfoPackage within the group.
  Removing the InfoPackage from the group.
  
  
  
  
  
  Check Process Chains:
  
  If the InfoPackage is part of a process chain, you will need to check the process chain and remove the InfoPackage from it. This can be done by:
  
  Opening the process chain in the process chain maintenance transaction (e.g., RSPC).
  Locating the InfoPackage in the process chain and removing it.
  
  
  
  
  
  Delete the InfoPackage:
  
  Once the InfoPackage is no longer assigned to any group or process chain, you should be able to delete it without encountering the error.
  
  
  
  Check for Other Dependencies:
  
  Ensure that there are no other dependencies or references to the InfoPackage that might prevent its deletion.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  RSPC: Process Chain Maintenance
  RSA1: Data Warehousing Workbench (to manage InfoPackages and other BW objects)
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on managing InfoPackages and process chains in SAP BW.
  
  
  
  Best Practices:
  
  Regularly review and clean up unused InfoPackages and process chains to avoid clutter and potential issues in the future.
  Document any changes made to InfoPackages and process chains for future reference.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the RSM584 error and successfully delete the InfoPackage.