How To Fix FINB_MSG_KF_CHAR_TLS003 - DDIC table type &1 could not be deleted

FINB_MSG_KF_CHAR_TLS003 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FINB_MSG_KF_CHAR_TLS -

• Message number: 003

• Message text: DDIC table type &1 could not be deleted

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FINB_MSG_KF_CHAR_TLS003 - DDIC table type &1 could not be deleted ?

  The SAP error message FINB_MSG_KF_CHAR_TLS003 indicates that a Data Dictionary (DDIC) table type could not be deleted. This error typically arises in the context of data modeling or when attempting to modify or delete a table type that is still in use or has dependencies.
  Causes:
  
  
  Dependencies: The table type you are trying to delete is still being referenced by other objects, such as:
  
  Data elements
  Structures
  Tables
  Views
  Programs
  Function modules
  Other table types
  
  
  
  Active Objects: If there are active objects in the system that depend on the table type, SAP will prevent its deletion to maintain data integrity.
  
  
  Transport Requests: If the table type is part of a transport request that has not been released or is still in use, it may also prevent deletion.
  
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Dependencies:
  
  Use transaction code SE11 (Data Dictionary) to check for dependencies. You can use the "Where-Used List" feature to see where the table type is being used.
  Identify and remove or modify the dependent objects before