How To Fix UGMD039 - Char. &3: &1 is being used in BW &4 and cannot be deleted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UGMD - FIN Master Data: Messages

• Message number: 039

• Message text: Char. &3: &1 is being used in BW &4 and cannot be deleted

What causes this issue?

You wanted to delete value &V1& of characteristic &V3&. However, this
value is still in use in BW at the RFC destination &V4&.

System Response

The value cannot be deleted in this BW system. The system will, however,
delete the value locally and in any other BW systems.

How to fix this error?

Delete all applications of the value &V1& for the InfoObject &V2& in the
BW system and then synchronize the master data with BW.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UGMD039 - Char. &3: &1 is being used in BW &4 and cannot be deleted ?

  The SAP error message UGMD039 indicates that a characteristic (denoted by &1) is being used in a specific BW (Business Warehouse) object (denoted by &4) and cannot be deleted. This typically occurs when you attempt to delete a characteristic that is still in use in various BW objects, such as InfoObjects, InfoCubes, or DataStore Objects.
  Cause:
  
  
  Usage in BW Objects: The characteristic you are trying to delete is actively being used in one or more BW objects. This could include:
  
  InfoObjects
  InfoCubes
  DataStore Objects (DSOs)
  Queries
  Transformations
  DataSources
  
  
  
  Dependencies: There may be dependencies or relationships that prevent the deletion of the characteristic. This includes being part of a composite key or being referenced in other BW structures.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to identify where the characteristic is being used and take appropriate actions:
  
  
  Check Usage:
  
  Use transaction codes like RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench) to check the usage of the characteristic.
  Look for the characteristic in InfoObjects, InfoCubes, and other BW objects.
  
  
  
  Remove Dependencies:
  
  If the characteristic is used in any InfoObjects, queries, or transformations, you will need to remove it from those objects first.
  This may involve modifying queries, deleting or adjusting InfoObjects, or changing transformations that reference the characteristic.
  
  
  
  Delete or Deactivate:
  
  Once you have removed all dependencies, you can proceed to delete the characteristic.
  Alternatively, if you do not want to delete it permanently, consider deactivating it instead.
  
  
  
  Transport Requests:
  
  If you are working in a development environment, ensure that any changes are included in transport requests for proper migration to production.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  RSA1 for Data Warehousing Workbench
  SE11 for Data Dictionary
  SE80 for Object Navigator
  
  
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation or help files related to BW characteristics and InfoObjects for more detailed guidance on managing dependencies.
  Testing: After making changes, ensure to test the BW objects to confirm that they function correctly without the deleted characteristic.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the UGMD039 error and successfully manage your BW characteristics.