How To Fix RSM671 - The InfoArea still contains child entries. No deletion possible


RSM671 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: RSM -

  • Message number: 671

  • Message text: The InfoArea still contains child entries. No deletion possible

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  • What causes this issue?

    InfoCubes and/or InfoObject catalogs are still attached to this
    InfoArea.

    How to fix this error?

    In the InfoCube catalog you must first delete all InfoCubes and all
    InfoObjects in the InfoObject catalog, before you can delete the
    InfoArea.

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  • What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSM671 - The InfoArea still contains child entries. No deletion possible ?
    The SAP error message RSM671 indicates that you are trying to delete an InfoArea in the SAP BW (Business Warehouse) system, but the deletion cannot be completed because the InfoArea still contains child objects (such as InfoObjects, InfoProviders, or other InfoAreas). This is a protective measure to prevent accidental loss of data or structure.
    
    Cause: The primary cause of this error is that the InfoArea you are attempting to delete has dependent objects. These could include: InfoObjects (characteristics, key figures) InfoProviders (DSOs, InfoCubes, MultiProviders) Other InfoAreas that are hierarchically linked
    Solution: To resolve this error, you need to first identify and delete or move the child objects associated with the InfoArea you want to delete. Here are the steps you can follow: Identify Child Objects: Use the SAP BW modeling tools (like the Data Warehousing Workbench) to navigate to the InfoArea in question. Check for any child objects that are still present within the InfoArea. Delete or Move Child Objects: If you

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