Symptom
- Unable to delete model from files in SAP Analytics Cloud.
- Receiving error message when trying to delete model: "the selected file is used by other files and cannot be deleted".
- In Modeler view it is mentioned that the model is used in Private Files.
Environment
SAP Analytics Cloud Enterprise
Reproducing the Issue
- Login to SAC.
- Go to files.
- Search for model.
- Try to delete model.
- Deletion fails with Error message: "the selected file is used by other files and cannot be deleted".
Cause
The model has dependencies to other objects.
Resolution
- Go to System>Overview.
- Click on "Search for.. Objects".
- Go to Planning (or Analytic) Model.
- Search for model name.
- Select the model and click on Fact Sheet.
- Go to Dependencies>Stories.
- Find all stories using the model.
- To be able to delete the model, its dependencies should be deleted first.
See Also
- 2569847 - Where can you find SAC user assistance (help) to use, configure, and operate it more effectively?
- Have a question? Ask it here and let our amazing SAP community help! Or reply and share your knowledge!
- 2487011 - What information do I need to provide when opening a case for SAP Analytics Cloud?
- 2511489 - Troubleshooting performance issues in SAP Analytics Cloud
- Search for SAP Analytics Cloud content using SAP for Me, Google or Bing:
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- https://www.google.com/search?q=site%3Ahttps%3A%2F%2Fuserapps.support.sap.com+SAP+Analytics+Cloud
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- Note: Add relevant text or warning/error messages to the text search field to filter results.
- SAP Analytics Cloud Connection Guide
- Getting Started with SAP Analytics Cloud Expert Community page
- SAP Analytics Cloud Get More Help and SAP Support
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Product
SAP Analytics Cloud 1.0