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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