How To Fix UMK173 - It is not permitted to delete this provider measure

UMK173 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UMK - Measures

• Message number: 173

• Message text: It is not permitted to delete this provider measure

What causes this issue?

Provider measures you copied into one of your measure catalogs and
activated in the process will automatically be related to the activated
version measure. In addition, the provider measure is assigned to
itself on the tab page <NP>Provider Measures</>. You are trying to
delete this self-assignment but the assignment cannot be deleted.

System Response

The delete process is terminated.

How to fix this error?

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

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 UMK173 - It is not permitted to delete this provider measure ?

  The SAP error message UMK173, which states "It is not permitted to delete this provider measure," typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP HANA when you attempt to delete a measure from a data provider that is not allowed to be deleted. This can happen for several reasons, including:
  Causes:
  
  
  Data Model Dependencies: The measure you are trying to delete may be used in other objects, such as queries, reports, or other data models. SAP restricts the deletion of measures that are still in use to maintain data integrity.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: You may not have the necessary permissions to delete the measure. This can happen if your user role does not include the required authorizations.
  
  
  Technical Restrictions: Certain measures may be defined as key figures or have specific technical attributes that prevent their deletion.
  
  
  Active Queries: If there are active queries or reports that reference the measure, SAP will not