How To Fix /SCA/TSDM020 - Time profile &1 used in time series data type &2. It cannot be deleted

/SCA/TSDM020 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCA/TSDM -

• Message number: 020

• Message text: Time profile &1 used in time series data type &2. It cannot be deleted

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCA/TSDM020 - Time profile &1 used in time series data type &2. It cannot be deleted ?

  The SAP error message /SCA/TSDM020 indicates that you are trying to delete a time profile that is currently in use by a time series data type. This means that the time profile you are attempting to delete is linked to existing time series data, and SAP does not allow the deletion of such profiles to maintain data integrity.
  
  Cause:
  
  Active Usage: The time profile you are trying to delete is actively being used in one or more time series data types.
  Data Integrity: SAP enforces rules to prevent the deletion of objects that are still referenced elsewhere in the system to avoid orphaned data or inconsistencies.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Identify Usage: First, you need to identify where the time profile is being used. You can do this by checking the time series data types that reference the time profile.
  
  Use transaction codes like SCD1 (for time series data types) to find the relevant data types.
  Check the configuration settings