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

RSO_RES_ADSO043 - Overview

• 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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RSO_RES_ADSO043 - Details

• 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.
  
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