How To Fix GU786 - You cannot delete table &

GU786 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GU - FI-SL utilities

• Message number: 786

• Message text: You cannot delete table &

What causes this issue?

Either table &V1& is not defined or it is not a summary table.
This message can also appear if table &V1& does not belong to the
application in which you are currently working. You cannot therefore
perform the deletion function.

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?

Take into account the above note.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GU786 - You cannot delete table & ?

  The SAP error message GU786, which states "You cannot delete table &," typically occurs when you attempt to delete a table that is either a standard SAP table or is being used in a way that prevents its deletion. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  
  Cause:
  
  Standard SAP Table: The table you are trying to delete is a standard SAP table that is part of the core system and cannot be deleted.
  Dependencies: The table may have dependencies, such as foreign key relationships with other tables, which prevent its deletion.
  Data Consistency: SAP enforces data integrity and consistency, so if the table is being used in any active processes or has existing data, it cannot be deleted.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to delete the table.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Table Type: Verify if the table is a standard SAP table. If it is, you cannot delete it. Instead,