How To Fix UGMD066 - &1 is being used in ODS object &2 and cannot be deleted

UGMD066 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UGMD - FIN Master Data: Messages

• Message number: 066

• Message text: &1 is being used in ODS object &2 and cannot be deleted

What causes this issue?

Characteristic value &V1& is used in ODS object &V2& of BW system &V4&.
Therefore, you <ZH>cannot</> delete &V1&. You can only delete it when
the characteristic value is no longer used.

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?

If you want to delete &V1&, you must first change the ODS object
concerned so that &V1& is <ZH>no</> longer used.
However, other uses of &V1& can exist. After you have made changes to
the ODS object, the system may display another use during the next
deletion attempt. You need to delete all uses displayed. Then you can
delete &V1&.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UGMD066 - &1 is being used in ODS object &2 and cannot be deleted ?

  The SAP error message UGMD066 indicates that a specific object (like a characteristic or key figure) is being used in an ODS (Operational Data Store) object and cannot be deleted because it is still in use. This is a common issue when trying to modify or delete objects that are linked to other data structures in SAP BW (Business Warehouse).
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs when you attempt to delete a characteristic or key figure that is still referenced in an ODS object. This means that the object you are trying to delete is part of the data model and is actively being used in data processing or reporting.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Identify Dependencies: 
  
  Check which ODS object is using the characteristic or key figure. You can do this by navigating to the ODS object in the SAP BW modeling tools and reviewing its structure.
  
  
  
  Remove References:
  
  If the characteristic or