How To Fix UJJ_EXCEPTION098 - Cannot delete dimension &1. Delete all journals first

UJJ_EXCEPTION098 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UJJ_EXCEPTION - BPC: Message Class for UJJ Exception

• Message number: 098

• Message text: Cannot delete dimension &1. Delete all journals first

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UJJ_EXCEPTION098 - Details

• The SAP error message UJJ_EXCEPTION098 indicates that you are trying to delete a dimension in SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC) or SAP BW (Business Warehouse) that cannot be deleted because there are existing journals (data entries) associated with that dimension. This is a common issue when working with dimensions in data models, as dimensions often have dependencies that must be resolved before they can be deleted.
  
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the dimension you are attempting to delete has associated journal entries or data records. In SAP, dimensions are often linked to various data records, and if there are existing records (journals) that reference the dimension, the system will prevent you from deleting it to maintain data integrity.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to follow these steps:
  
  
  Identify Associated Journals: Determine which journals or data entries are associated with the dimension you are trying to delete. You can do this