Deleting master data in SAP BW/4HANA requires careful consideration of dependencies to ensure data integrity and system stability. Below is a detailed explanation of the prerequisites for deleting business partner attribute master data:
* Explanation: While it is important to ensure that queries do not rely on specific master data values, this is not a strict prerequisite for deleting master data. Queries using business partner as a free characteristic will not prevent the deletion of master data, as long as there are no active dependencies such as transaction data or authorizations tied to those values.
* SAP BW/4HANA allows master data deletion even if queries reference the characteristic, provided there are no underlying dependencies like transaction data or authorizations.
Option B: In SAP BW/4HANA there must be no hierarchy data related to business partner values that should be deletedExplanation: While hierarchy data can be associated with master data, the presence of hierarchies does not directly prevent the deletion of master data. Hierarchies can be adjusted or removed independently of the master data deletion process. Therefore, this is not a prerequisite.
Reference: SAP documentation does not list hierarchy data as a blocking factor for master data deletion unless the hierarchy itself has active dependencies.
Option C: There must be no transaction data in a DataStore Object (advanced) referring to business partner values that should be deletedExplanation: Transaction data in a DataStore Object (advanced) creates a dependency on the master data. If transaction data references specific business partner values, those values cannot be deleted until the transaction data is either archived or removed. This ensures data consistency and prevents orphaned records.
Reference: SAP BW/4HANA enforces this rule to maintain referential integrity between master data and transactional data. Deleting master data without addressing transaction data would lead to inconsistencies.
Option D: In SAP BW/4HANA there must be no analysis authorizations related to business partner values that should be deletedExplanation: Analysis authorizations define access restrictions based on master data values. If analysis authorizations are configured to restrict access using specific business partner values, those values cannot be deleted until the authorizations are updated or removed. This ensures that security settings remain valid and consistent.
Reference: SAP BW/4HANA checks for dependencies in analysis authorizations before allowing master data deletion. Failing to address these dependencies can result in authorization errors.