How To Fix DO713 - Data element & is still referenced

DO713 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 713

• Message text: Data element & is still referenced

What causes this issue?

The data element is still being used in other objects.

System Response

The data element is deleted although it is still in use.

How to fix this error?

Using the environment analyzer, check in which objects the data element
is still being used and adjust it accordingly. Create a data elemenet
with the same domain and link it with the objects.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DO713 - Data element & is still referenced ?

  The SAP error message DO713 indicates that a data element is still being referenced in the system, which prevents it from being deleted or modified. This typically occurs when you attempt to delete or change a data element that is still in use by other objects, such as tables, structures, or programs.
  
  Cause:
  
  Active References: The data element is actively referenced in one or more database tables, structures, or other data definitions.
  Dependencies: There may be dependencies in the form of views, domains, or other data elements that rely on the data element you are trying to modify or delete.
  Custom Code: Custom programs or reports may also reference the data element, leading to this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Identify References:
  
  Use transaction code SE11 (Data Dictionary) to check where the data element is being used. You can use the "Where-Used List" feature to find all references to the data element.
  Alternatively, you can use transaction SE80 (Object Navigator) to