How To Fix RSM1657 - Cannot delete InfoArea &1 as it is not empty -> See long text

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSM1 - Messages for AWB, Scheduler and Monitor (new)

• Message number: 657

• Message text: Cannot delete InfoArea &1 as it is not empty -> See long text

What causes this issue?

The InfoArea &V1& cannot be deleted as it still contains subordinate
nodes, such as object&V2& of TLOGO type&V3&.

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?

Delete the object &V2& of TLOGO type&V3&, before you delete the InfoArea
&V1& .

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSM1657 - Cannot delete InfoArea &1 as it is not empty -> See long text ?

  The SAP error message RSM1657 indicates that you are trying to delete an InfoArea in the SAP BW (Business Warehouse) system, but the operation cannot be completed because the InfoArea is not empty. This means that there are still objects (like InfoObjects, InfoCubes, DataStore Objects, etc.) contained within the InfoArea that need to be addressed before you can delete it.
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the InfoArea you are attempting to delete contains one or more objects. SAP BW does not allow the deletion of an InfoArea that still holds data or metadata objects, as this could lead to data integrity issues.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to follow these steps:
  
  
  Identify Objects in the InfoArea:
  
  Navigate to the InfoArea in question using the SAP BW modeling tools (like RSA1).
  Check for any existing objects within the InfoArea. This can include InfoObjects, InfoCubes, DataStore Objects, MultiProviders, etc.
  
  
  
  Delete or Move Objects:
  
  If you find objects within the InfoArea, you have two options:
  
  Delete the Objects: If the objects are no longer needed, you can delete them. Make sure to check dependencies and ensure that deleting these objects will not affect other parts of your BW system.
  Move the Objects: If you want to keep the objects but just need to clear the InfoArea, you can move them to another InfoArea.
  
  
  
  
  
  Check for Dependencies:
  
  Before deleting or moving objects, check for any dependencies that might exist. Some objects may be used in queries, reports, or other processes, and removing them could cause issues.
  
  
  
  Retry Deleting the InfoArea:
  
  Once the InfoArea is empty (i.e., all objects have been deleted or moved), you can attempt to delete the InfoArea again.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Long Text: The long text associated with the error message may provide additional context or specific instructions related to your SAP version or configuration.
  Transaction Codes: You can use transaction codes like RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench) to manage InfoAreas and their contents.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more detailed instructions on managing InfoAreas and objects within SAP BW.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the RSM1657 error and successfully delete the InfoArea.