How To Fix AD147 - Table & is reference table in &-&

AD147 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AD - Data Dictionary application messages

• Message number: 147

• Message text: Table & is reference table in &-&

What causes this issue?

The table you wish to delete is used as a reference table in the
specified table field. The table is given as a reference in the table
field of type CURR or QUAN. This means that the table may not be
deleted.

System Response

The delete request was rejected.

How to fix this error?

If you still want to delete the table, the reference table must be
replaced by another in the specified table field. Once you have done
this, you will be able to delete the table.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AD147 - Table & is reference table in &-& ?

  The SAP error message AD147 typically indicates that there is an issue with a table reference in the system. The message usually states something like "Table & is reference table in &-&," which suggests that the specified table is being referenced incorrectly or is not set up properly in the context of the operation you are trying to perform.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing or Incorrect Table Definition: The table being referenced may not exist, or its definition may be incorrect.
  Data Consistency Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the data that prevent the system from processing the request.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the specified table.
  Configuration Errors: There may be configuration issues in the system that affect how tables are referenced.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Table Existence: Verify that the table mentioned in the error message exists in the system. You can do this by using transaction SE11 (Data Dictionary) to look up