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

SAP Error Message - Details

• 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 key figure is indeed being used in the ODS object, you will need to remove it from the ODS object. This can typically be done in the ODS object definition by editing the structure and removing the relevant fields.
  
  
  
  Activate Changes:
  
  After making changes to the ODS object, ensure that you activate the ODS object to save the changes.
  
  
  
  Delete the Object:
  
  Once the characteristic or key figure is no longer referenced in any ODS object, you should be able to delete it without encountering the UGMD066 error.
  
  
  
  Check for Other Dependencies:
  
  If the error persists, check if the characteristic or key figure is being used in other objects, such as InfoCubes, DSO, or queries. You may need to remove it from those objects as well.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You can use transaction codes like RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench) to navigate to the ODS objects and check their definitions.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on managing ODS objects and understanding dependencies in the BW environment.
  Transport Requests: If you are working in a development environment, ensure that any changes you make are included in the appropriate transport requests for moving to production.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the UGMD066 error and successfully delete the characteristic or key figure.