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 the objects that are using the variable, you will need to either modify those objects to remove the reference to the variable or delete those objects if they are no longer needed.
  
  
  
  Delete the Variable:
  
  After ensuring that the variable is no longer in use, you can proceed to delete it from the variable management area.
  
  
  
  Transport Changes:
  
  If you are working in a development environment, ensure that you transport the changes to the appropriate environments (e.g., QA, Production) after making the necessary adjustments.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on variable management and the specific context in which you are working (e.g., BW, BEx Query Designer).
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench)
  RSRVAR (Variable Maintenance)
  RSRV (Repair and Check)
  
  
  Best Practices: Regularly review and clean up unused variables and objects in your SAP environment to avoid such issues in the future.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the UMM_CUSTOMIZING075 error and successfully delete the variable in question.