How To Fix UGMD068 - &1 is used in query &2 and cannot be deleted

UGMD068 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UGMD - FIN Master Data: Messages

• Message number: 068

• Message text: &1 is used in query &2 and cannot be deleted

What causes this issue?

Characteristic value &V1& is used in query &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 query concerned
&V2& so that &V1& is <ZH>no longer used</>.
However, other uses of &V1& can exist. After you have made changes to
characteristic &V2&, 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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UGMD068 - &1 is used in query &2 and cannot be deleted ?

  The SAP error message UGMD068 indicates that a specific characteristic (denoted as &1) is being used in a query (denoted as &2) and therefore cannot be deleted. This typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BI (Business Intelligence) when you attempt to delete a characteristic that is still in use in one or more queries.
  
  Cause:
  
  Usage in Queries: The characteristic you are trying to delete is actively being used in one or more queries. SAP does not allow the deletion of objects that are still in use to maintain data integrity and avoid breaking existing reports.
  Query Dependencies: The characteristic may be part of a query definition, and SAP enforces rules to prevent accidental loss of data or functionality in reports.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Identify the Queries: Determine which queries are using the characteristic. You can do this by:
  
  Using transaction code RSRT (Query