How To Fix AD432 - Field & is used in view, MC or lock object and cannot be deleted

AD432 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AD - Data Dictionary application messages

• Message number: 432

• Message text: Field & is used in view, MC or lock object and cannot be deleted

What causes this issue?

The field must not be deleted from the table, since this field is also
used in views, matchcode objects or lock objects.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

You can obtain a list of all views and matchcode objects referring to
the field concerned using the where-used lists function in the
Environment pull-down menu.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AD432 - Field & is used in view, MC or lock object and cannot be deleted ?

  The SAP error message AD432 indicates that a field is being used in a view, a lock object, or a database table, and therefore cannot be deleted. This is a common issue when trying to modify or delete fields in the Data Dictionary (DDIC) of SAP.
  
  Cause:
  
  Field Usage: The field you are trying to delete is actively used in one or more database views, lock objects, or other database structures.
  Dependencies: There are dependencies on the field that prevent its deletion. This could include relationships with other tables or views.
  Data Integrity: SAP enforces data integrity, and deleting a field that is in use could lead to inconsistencies in the database.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Identify Usage: Use transaction codes like SE11 (Data Dictionary) or SE14 (Database Utility) to check where the field is being used. You can look for:
  
  Database views
  Lock objects
  Other database tables
  Structures or data elements that reference the field
  
  
  
  Remove Dependencies: If you find that the field