KB413741: "Error: form category cannot be modified because the definition of one or more application objects depend on its current definition" error occurs when attempting to modify a Form Category in MicroStrategy 9.4.1

SUMMARY:
This issue has been classified as a defect by Strategy. The issue occurs when editing a form category used for attribute forms with dependents such as reports or documents. One workaround is available. A solution/code fix for this issue is not available in current releases but is being reviewed for a future Strategy release.
 
SYMPTOM:
In Strategy Developer 9.4.1, users are unable to modify the Form Category of an attribute form when the attribute form has dependents such as reports or documents. After editing the Form category and attempting to save the attribute, the following error appears:
 

'DESC' form category cannot be modified because the definition of one or more application objects depend on its current definition.

• In Strategy Tutorial, edit the attribute ‘Customer City’.
• Select the DESC form and hit Modify as shown below:
  

• Under Form category, select ‘DATE’ in the Category used drop-down, like shown below:
  

• Hit OK and notice the error message appears.

 
 
CAUSE:
This is a known issue with modifying a Form Category that is used for attribute forms displayed in reports or documents in Strategy 9.4.1.
 
 
ACTION:
Strategy will continue to investigate and post updates as soon as they are available..
 
 
WORKAROUND: 
The attribute form can be deleted from Strategy Architect, accessible in Strategy Developer, under Schema Menu > Architect.
 
Another workaround can be to manually remove the attribute form from the dependent reports and/or documents before modifying the Form Category.
 
 
The internal reference number for the issue described in this technical note is 1001133.
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