G01162 - One or more objects to be deleted are still being used

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: G01 - SAP Consolidation

• Message number: 162

• Message text: One or more objects to be deleted are still being used

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message G01162 - One or more objects to be deleted are still being used ?

  The SAP error message G01162 indicates that you are trying to delete one or more objects (such as a table, view, or other database objects) that are still in use or have dependencies. This is a common issue when attempting to remove database objects that are referenced by other objects or processes.
  Cause:
  The error occurs because:
  
  Dependencies: The object you are trying to delete is being referenced by other objects (e.g., foreign key constraints, views, stored procedures).
  Active Sessions: There may be active sessions or transactions that are currently using the object.
  Locking: The object might be locked by another user or process, preventing its deletion.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Dependencies:
  
  Use transaction codes like SE11 (Data Dictionary) or SE80 (Object Navigator) to check for dependencies of the object you want to delete.
  Look for foreign key relationships, views, or other objects that reference the object in question.
  
  
  
  Remove Dependencies:
  
  If there are dependent objects, you will need to either delete or modify them to remove the dependencies before you can delete the target object.
  For example, if there are foreign key constraints, you may need to drop those constraints first.
  
  
  
  Check Active Sessions:
  
  Use transaction SM12 to check for any locks on the object. If there are locks, you may need to wait for the sessions to complete or manually release the locks if appropriate.
  
  
  
  Use Transaction Codes:
  
  You can use transaction SE14 (Database Utility) to check and manage database objects, including checking for inconsistencies or dependencies.
  
  
  
  Delete Object:
  
  Once all dependencies are resolved and there are no active sessions using the object, you can attempt to delete the object again.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on managing database objects and understanding dependencies.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SE11: Data Dictionary
  SE80: Object Navigator
  SM12: Display and Delete Locks
  SE14: Database Utility
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any specific issues or patches related to the error message G01162.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and take appropriate action to resolve it.