How To Fix DO351 - Data element & is still being used in table/structure &

DO351 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DO - Dictionary: Mass activation of domains and data elements

• Message number: 351

• Message text: Data element & is still being used in table/structure &

What causes this issue?

A where-used list for the data element was executed which determined
that the data element is referenced in tables or structures.

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

System Response

How to fix this error?

If you want to delete the data element, eliminate the use of the data
element in table fields or structure fields before deleting.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DO351 - Data element & is still being used in table/structure & ?

  The SAP error message DO351 indicates that a data element is still being used in a table or structure, which prevents you from deleting or modifying it. This is a common issue when working with data elements in the ABAP Dictionary (SE11) or when trying to make changes to data structures.
  
  Cause:
  
  Data Element Usage: The data element you are trying to delete or modify is still referenced in one or more database tables, structures, or views.
  Dependencies: There may be dependencies in the form of foreign keys, indexes, or other objects that rely on the data element.
  Active Objects: The data element might be part of active objects in the system, which means it cannot be changed or deleted until those objects are deactivated or modified.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Identify Usage:
  
  Use transaction SE11 (Data Dictionary) to check where the data element is being used. You can do this by selecting the data element and using the "Where-Used