How To Fix DO716 - View & is still referenced

DO716 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 716

• Message text: View & is still referenced

What causes this issue?

The view is still being used in other objects.

System Response

The view is deleted although it is still being used.

How to fix this error?

Using the environment analyzer, check in which objects the view is
beingused and adjust it accordingly.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DO716 - View & is still referenced ?

  The SAP error message DO716 indicates that a view is still being referenced in the system, which prevents certain operations from being performed on it, such as deletion or modification. This error typically arises when there are dependencies or references to the view in other database objects, such as tables, indexes, or other views.
  
  Cause:
  
  Active References: The view is being used in other database objects, such as other views, stored procedures, or reports.
  Open Transactions: There may be open transactions or sessions that are still using the view.
  Data Dictionary Objects: The view might be referenced in data dictionary objects, such as roles or authorizations.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the DO716 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Identify References:
  
  Use transaction codes like SE11 (Data Dictionary) or SE80 (Object Navigator) to check where the view is being referenced.
  You can also use the SQL command SELECT * FROM DBC.VIEWS WHERE VIEW_NAME = 'your_view_name' to find dependencies.
  
  
  
  Check for Open Sessions:
  
  Ensure