How To Fix UC046 - Deletion terminated: rule &1 is still used in sender structure &2

UC046 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UC - FI/CO Data transfer: errors during transfer

• Message number: 046

• Message text: Deletion terminated: rule &1 is still used in sender structure &2

What causes this issue?

There is still a reference to the rule.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Delete the reference or reassign the rule.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UC046 - Deletion terminated: rule &1 is still used in sender structure &2 ?

  The SAP error message UC046 indicates that a deletion operation has been terminated because a specific rule (identified by &1) is still being used in a sender structure (identified by &2). This typically occurs in the context of data transfer processes, such as those involving SAP Data Services, SAP BW, or other data integration tools.
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs when you attempt to delete a rule that is still actively referenced in a sender structure. This means that the system has detected that the rule you are trying to delete is still in use, which prevents the deletion to maintain data integrity and consistency.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Identify Dependencies:
  
  Check where the rule is being used. You can do this by navigating to the relevant data flow or transformation where the rule is applied.
  Use transaction codes like RSA1 (for SAP BW) or relevant tools in your SAP environment to