How To Fix DO873 - Table type & is still being used in structure &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 873

• Message text: Table type & is still being used in structure &

What causes this issue?

When using the where-used list for table types it was found that the
table type is still being referenced in 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 table type, remove the use of the table type
in structure fields before performing the deletion.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DO873 - Table type & is still being used in structure & ?

  The SAP error message DO873 indicates that a table type is still being used in a structure, which prevents you from making certain changes to the table type. This is a common issue when working with ABAP Dictionary objects in SAP.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when you attempt to delete or modify a table type that is still referenced by a structure or another object in the ABAP Dictionary. This is a safeguard to prevent breaking dependencies in your data model.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to identify where the table type is being used and remove or modify those references. Here are the steps you can follow:
  
  
  Identify References:
  
  Use transaction code SE11 (Data Dictionary) to check the table type.
  Enter the name of the table type and click on the "Where-Used List" button (or press Shift + F4).
  This will show you all the objects (like structures, tables, etc.) that are using this table type.
  
  
  
  Modify or Remove References:
  
  For each object listed in the where-used list, you will need to either modify the structure to remove the reference to the table type or delete the structure if it is no longer needed.
  If you are modifying a structure, you can replace the table type with another type or remove the field that uses the table type.
  
  
  
  Check for Other Dependencies:
  
  Ensure that there are no other dependencies or references to the table type in other objects, such as function modules, classes, or programs.
  
  
  
  Delete or Modify the Table Type:
  
  Once all references have been removed, you can go back to the table type and delete or modify it as needed.
  
  
  
  Transport Requests:
  
  If you are working in a development environment, ensure that you transport your changes appropriately to other environments (like QA or Production) after testing.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SE11: Data Dictionary
  SE80: Object Navigator
  SE37: Function Module
  SE24: Class Builder
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  SAP Help Portal and SAP Community can provide additional insights and examples related to ABAP Dictionary and data modeling.
  
  
  
  Best Practices:
  
  Always document changes made to data dictionary objects.
  Use version control for your ABAP code to track changes and facilitate rollback if necessary.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the DO873 error and manage your table types and structures effectively in SAP.