How To Fix IV013 - Delete all dependent views on original table &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IV - Elementary Steps of Incremental Conversion (ICNV)

• Message number: 013

• Message text: Delete all dependent views on original table &

All the views whch use the original table as one of its base tables are
deleted from the database.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IV013 - Delete all dependent views on original table & ?

  The SAP error message IV013, which states "Delete all dependent views on original table &," typically occurs when you are trying to delete or modify a database table that has dependent views associated with it. This is a common issue in SAP systems, especially when dealing with database objects in the ABAP Dictionary.
  Cause:
  The error arises because SAP enforces referential integrity. If a table has views that depend on it, you cannot delete or modify the table until those dependent views are removed or modified. This is to ensure that there are no broken references in the database.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to follow these steps:
  
  
  Identify Dependent Views:
  
  Use transaction code SE11 (Data Dictionary) or SE14 (Database Utility) to check for dependent views.
  Enter the name of the table that you are trying to delete or modify and check for any views that reference it.
  
  
  
  Delete or Modify Dependent Views:
  
  Once you have identified the dependent views, you can either delete them or modify them to remove the dependency on the original table.
  To delete a view, you can use transaction SE11, select the view, and then choose the delete option.
  
  
  
  Re-attempt the Original Action:
  
  After removing the dependent views, you can now proceed to delete or modify the original table without encountering the IV013 error.
  
  
  
  Check for Other Dependencies:
  
  Ensure that there are no other database objects (like indexes, foreign keys, etc.) that might also be dependent on the table.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SE11: Data Dictionary - to view and manage database objects.
  SE14: Database Utility - to manage database objects and check for inconsistencies.
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on database object management and referential integrity.
  
  
  
  Best Practices:
  
  Always back up your data before making structural changes to the database.
  Document any changes made to database objects for future reference and auditing purposes.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the IV013 error and manage your database objects effectively.