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

SAP Error Message - Details

• 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 or any related documentation to see where the time profile is applied.
  
  
  
  Remove References: Once you have identified the time series data types that are using the time profile, you will need to:
  
  Either modify those data types to use a different time profile.
  Or, if the data types are no longer needed, consider deleting them first before attempting to delete the time profile.
  
  
  
  Delete the Time Profile: After ensuring that the time profile is no longer in use, you can proceed to delete it.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  SCD1 for managing time series data types.
  SCD2 for managing time profiles.
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on time series management and the implications of deleting profiles and data types.
  
  
  Backup: Always ensure that you have a backup of your data and configurations before making changes, especially deletions.
  
  
  Testing: If possible, test the changes in a development or quality assurance environment before applying them to production.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and manage your time profiles and time series data types effectively.