How To Fix C1107 - Reference to field & in table & cannot be deleted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: C1 - Characteristics maintenance messages

• Message number: 107

• Message text: Reference to field & in table & cannot be deleted

What causes this issue?

You want to delete the link to field &v1& in table &v2&. However, the
<DS:GLOS.characteristic>characteristic</> was created with reference to
this field. This means that you are not allowed to delete the link.

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?

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message C1107 - Reference to field & in table & cannot be deleted ?

  The SAP error message C1107, which states "Reference to field & in table & cannot be deleted," typically occurs when you attempt to delete a field from a table that is still being referenced in other database objects, such as views, indexes, or other tables. This is a safeguard mechanism in SAP to prevent data integrity issues.
  Cause:
  
  Field Dependencies: The field you are trying to delete is still being used in other database objects.
  Data Dictionary Objects: The field may be referenced in data dictionary objects like views, search helps, or other tables.
  Foreign Key Relationships: The field might be part of a foreign key relationship, which prevents its deletion.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check References:
  
  Use transaction code SE11 (Data Dictionary) to check the table and see where the field is being used.
  You can also use transaction code SE84 (Repository Information System) to search for all references to the field across the system.
  
  
  
  Remove Dependencies:
  
  If the field is referenced in views, indexes, or other database objects, you will need to remove those references first.
  For example, if the field is part of a view, you will need to modify or delete the view before you can delete the field.
  
  
  
  Check Foreign Keys:
  
  If the field is part of a foreign key relationship, you will need to drop the foreign key constraint before deleting the field.
  
  
  
  Delete the Field:
  
  Once all dependencies have been resolved, you can proceed to delete the field from the table.
  
  
  
  Transport Changes:
  
  If you are working in a development environment, ensure that you transport the changes to the appropriate environments (e.g., QA, Production) after making the modifications.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SE11: Data Dictionary
  SE84: Repository Information System
  SE14: Database Utility (for checking database objects)
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on data dictionary management and field dependencies.
  
  
  Best Practices: Always back up your data and ensure that you have a clear understanding of the impact of deleting fields on your application and data integrity.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the C1107 error and successfully delete the field from the table.