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3467024 - "The selected file is used by other files and cannot be deleted." is displayed when trying to delete a model in SAP Analytics Cloud

Symptom

While trying to delete a model, the following alert is displayed and it does not allow the model to be deleted:

  • The selected file is used by other files and cannot be deleted.

The listed files have no relation to the model.

Environment

SAP Analytics Cloud (Enterprise) 2024.2.21

Reproducing the Issue

  1. Logon to SAP Analytics Cloud.
  2. From the main menu, go to Files and search for the model you would like to delete.
  3. Select the model and click on the "Delete" icon.
  4. A window displays an Alert containing the message: "The selected file is used by other files and cannot be deleted.". It also lists the Data Actions files where the model is being used.
    However, the displayed files have no relation to the model.

Cause

The issue in under investigation by development. 

Resolution

The issue in under investigation by development. 

See Also

Keywords

SAP Analytics Cloud. SAC, Files, Model, Delete, Alert, not able, can not, not possible,  "The selected file is used by other files and cannot be deleted.", relation, related.

, KBA , LOD-ANA-ML , SAC Modelling , Problem

Product

SAP Analytics Cloud 1.0