How To Fix XC038 - The selection contains active models: Deletion is not possible

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: XC - Message Class for Core Interface

• Message number: 038

• Message text: The selection contains active models: Deletion is not possible

What causes this issue?

Some of the integration models selected are active. Active integration
models cannot be deleted.

System Response

You cannot delete the integration models selected.

How to fix this error?

Switch the affected models to inactive, or change your selection
criteria.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message XC038 - The selection contains active models: Deletion is not possible ?

  The SAP error message XC038 indicates that you are trying to delete a model that is currently active or in use. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP Analytics Cloud, where models (like InfoObjects, queries, or data models) cannot be deleted if they are actively being used in reports, queries, or other processes.
  Cause:
  
  Active Usage: The model you are trying to delete is currently being used in reports, queries, or other data models.
  Dependencies: There may be dependencies on the model from other objects, such as InfoProviders or queries.
  Locking Mechanism: SAP has a locking mechanism to prevent the deletion of objects that are in use to maintain data integrity.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Identify Usage:
  
  Check where the model is being used. This can include reports, queries, or other models. You can use transaction codes like RSRT (for queries) or RSA1 (for InfoProviders) to find dependencies.
  
  
  
  Deactivate or Remove Dependencies:
  
  If the model is being used in queries or reports, you may need to deactivate those queries or reports first.
  If there are dependent objects, consider removing or deactivating them.
  
  
  
  Check for Locks:
  
  Ensure that there are no locks on the model. You can check for locks using transaction SM12.
  
  
  
  Delete or Deactivate:
  
  Once you have ensured that the model is not in use, you can proceed to delete or deactivate it.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the dependencies or the impact of deleting the model, consult the SAP documentation or your system administrator.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench), RSRT (Query Monitor), and SM12 (Lock Entries).
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might provide additional insights or solutions related to this error.
  System Administrator: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP system administrator for assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and take appropriate action to resolve it.