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How To Fix GG747 - Field & cannot be deleted


GG747 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: GG - Messages for FI-SL customizing

  • Message number: 747

  • Message text: Field & cannot be deleted

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  • What causes this issue?

    Field &V1& is protected.
    You cannot delete the field in the two following cases:
    It is a field that is required by SAP for the correct definition of the
    FI-SL tables (for example, field 'RLDNR').
    It is field that you cannot delete here. If, for example, field
    'ACCT' was defined in object table 1, you cannot delete the derived
    field 'RACCT' in the summary table.

    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?


    Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.


GG747 - Details

  • The SAP error message GG747, which states "Field & cannot be deleted," typically occurs when you attempt to delete a field in a data structure or table that is either being used or is not allowed to be deleted due to certain constraints. Here are some common causes, solutions, and related information for this error:
    Causes:
    
    Field in Use: The field you are trying to delete is currently being used in other database objects, such as views, programs, or reports.
    Field is Required: The field may be a required field in the data structure or table, meaning it cannot be deleted without affecting the integrity of the data model.
    Dependencies: There may be dependencies or relationships with other fields or tables that prevent deletion.
    Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to delete the field.
    
    Solutions:
    
    Check Dependencies: Use transaction codes like SE11 (Data Dictionary) or SE80 (Object Navigator) to check if the field

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