How To Fix RSO418 - Still used in &1 &2 (&3)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSO - BW Repository

• Message number: 418

• Message text: Still used in &1 &2 (&3)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSO418 - Still used in &1 &2 (&3) ?

  The SAP error message RSO418 "Still used in &1 &2 (&3)" typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) when you are trying to delete or modify an object (like a DataSource, InfoObject, or InfoProvider) that is still being referenced or used in other objects or processes.
  Cause:
  The error indicates that the object you are trying to delete or modify is still in use. This could be due to:
  
  The object is being used in a query, report, or another InfoProvider.
  The object is part of a data flow or transformation that is still active.
  There are active data loads or processes that reference the object.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Identify Dependencies:
  
  Use transaction codes like RSO1 (for DataSources) or RSA1 (for InfoProviders) to check where the object is being used.
  Look for any queries, reports, or other objects that reference the object you are trying to delete.
  
  
  
  Remove References:
  
  If the object is used in queries, you will need to either delete or modify those queries to remove the reference to the object.
  If it is part of a data flow, ensure that all processes that use the object are stopped or modified.
  
  
  
  Check Active Processes:
  
  Ensure that there are no active data loads or processes that are using the object. You can check this in the process chain or monitor.
  
  
  
  Transport Requests:
  
  If the object is part of a transport request, ensure that the transport is not in the process of being moved to another system.
  
  
  
  Re-attempt Deletion/Modification:
  
  Once you have removed all references and ensured that there are no active processes, try to delete or modify the object again.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench), RSO1 (DataSource Maintenance), and RSRT (Query Monitor) to help you navigate and identify dependencies.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for more detailed information on managing objects in SAP BW.
  Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP Basis or BW support team for assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the RSO418 error and take the necessary actions to resolve it.