How To Fix RSO_RES_ADSO043 - Cannot delete: DataStore object '&1' is still being used

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSO_RES_ADSO - Datastore Object

• Message number: 043

• Message text: Cannot delete: DataStore object '&1' is still being used

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSO_RES_ADSO043 - Cannot delete: DataStore object '&1' is still being used ?

  The SAP error message RSO_RES_ADSO043 indicates that you are trying to delete a DataStore Object (DSO) that is still in use. This typically occurs when there are active dependencies or references to the DSO, such as:
  
  Active Queries: If there are queries that are based on the DSO, you cannot delete it until those queries are removed or modified.
  Data Flows: If the DSO is part of any data flow (e.g., in a process chain), it cannot be deleted until those flows are adjusted.
  Transformations: If there are transformations that use the DSO as a source or target, you need to remove or modify those transformations.
  InfoObjects: If the DSO is linked to InfoObjects or is part of a composite provider, those links need to be addressed.
  Open Requests: If there are open requests in the DSO, you may need to process or delete them before you can delete the DSO.
  
  Solution Steps
  To resolve this error and successfully delete the DSO, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Dependencies:
  
  Use transaction RSO1 (for DataStore Objects) or RSO2 (for InfoProviders) to check for any active queries, transformations, or data flows that reference the DSO.
  Review the Data Warehousing Workbench (transaction RSA1) to identify any dependencies.
  
  
  
  Remove or Modify Dependencies:
  
  If you find any queries, transformations, or data flows that reference the DSO, you will need to either delete or modify them to remove the dependency.
  For queries, you can go to the Query Designer and delete or modify the queries that use the DSO.
  For transformations, navigate to the relevant transformations and either delete or adjust them.
  
  
  
  Process or Delete Open Requests:
  
  Check if there are any open requests in the DSO. If there are, you may need to process them or delete them if they are no longer needed.
  
  
  
  Re-attempt Deletion:
  
  Once all dependencies have been addressed, you can attempt to delete the DSO again.
  
  
  
  Check for Locks:
  
  Ensure that there are no locks on the DSO that might prevent deletion. You can check for locks using transaction SM12.
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  RSA1: Data Warehousing Workbench
  RSO1: DataStore Object Maintenance
  RSO2: InfoProvider Maintenance
  SM12: Display and Delete Locks
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more detailed information on managing DataStore Objects and their dependencies.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues related to this error message.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the dependencies preventing the deletion of the DataStore Object.