How To Fix E2319 - Dependent subobjects of table & also deleted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: E2 - DE Data Dictionary

• Message number: 319

• Message text: Dependent subobjects of table & also deleted

What causes this issue?

If a base table is deleted from a view, all the dependent objects
are also deleted. Such dependent objects are for example fields which
were copied from the table to the view or links from this table to
other tables using join conditions.

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?

Press ENTER to delete the table and the dependent objects from the view.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message E2319 - Dependent subobjects of table & also deleted ?

  The SAP error message E2319, which states "Dependent subobjects of table & also deleted," typically occurs when you are trying to delete a table or an object that has dependent subobjects (like foreign key relationships, views, or other dependent objects) that also need to be deleted or handled first.
  Cause:
  
  Dependent Objects: The table you are trying to delete has dependent objects (like foreign keys, indexes, views, etc.) that are still in use or not deleted.
  Referential Integrity: SAP enforces referential integrity, meaning that if there are dependencies, you cannot delete the main object without addressing those dependencies first.
  Data Dictionary Objects: The error can also arise if there are data dictionary objects that reference the table you are trying to delete.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Identify Dependent Objects:
  
  Use transaction code SE11 (Data Dictionary) to check the table definition.
  Look for any foreign key relationships, views, or other dependent objects that reference the table.
  
  
  
  Delete or Modify Dependent Objects:
  
  If you find dependent objects, you will need to delete or modify them before you can delete the main table.
  For foreign keys, you can delete the foreign key constraints.
  For views, you can delete the views that reference the table.
  
  
  
  Check for Other Dependencies:
  
  Ensure that there are no other dependencies such as indexes or triggers that might be linked to the table.
  
  
  
  Use Transaction SE14:
  
  You can use transaction SE14 (Database Utility) to check for inconsistencies and to delete dependent objects if necessary.
  
  
  
  Re-attempt Deletion:
  
  Once all dependent objects are handled, you can attempt to delete the table again.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on managing database objects and dependencies.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SE11: Data Dictionary
  SE14: Database Utility
  SE37: Function Builder (to check for function modules that might reference the table)
  
  
  Backup: Always ensure you have a backup of your data and objects before performing deletions, especially in production environments.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the E2319 error and successfully delete the table or object in question.