How To Fix UMM_CUSTOMIZING075 - Variable '&1' is still in use and cannot be deleted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UMM_CUSTOMIZING - Messages from the Management Cockpit Maintenance Transaction

• Message number: 075

• Message text: Variable '&1' is still in use and cannot be deleted

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UMM_CUSTOMIZING075 - Variable '&1' is still in use and cannot be deleted ?

  The SAP error message UMM_CUSTOMIZING075 indicates that a variable (in this case, represented by &1) is still in use and cannot be deleted. This typically occurs in the context of SAP's variable management, particularly when dealing with variables in the context of reporting or planning (e.g., in SAP BW or SAP Analytics).
  
  Cause:
  The error arises when you attempt to delete a variable that is still being referenced or used in one or more objects, such as:
  
  Queries
  InfoProviders
  Reports
  Planning functions
  Other variables
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to identify where the variable is being used and remove those references before you can delete the variable. Here are the steps you can take:
  
  
  Identify Usage:
  
  Use transaction codes like RSRV (for checking the usage of variables) or RSRVAR (to check variable definitions) to find out where the variable is being used.
  Check the relevant queries, reports, or other objects that might be referencing the variable.
  
  
  
  Remove References:
  
  Once you have identified