How To Fix IV020 - Delete all dependent views of Basis table &

IV020 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 020

• Message text: Delete all dependent views of Basis table &

What causes this issue?

The views must be deleted since they should be created with a new
definition or to prevent access to the base tables.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IV020 - Delete all dependent views of Basis table & ?

  The SAP error message IV020, which states "Delete all dependent views of Basis 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, particularly 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 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 find the views that depend on the table in question.
  In SE11, enter the table name and click on the "Where-Used List" button. This will show you all the objects that depend on the