How To Fix MC373 - Field &-& is still being used in selection condition/join of view &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MC - Aggregate: views, matchcodes, lock objects

• Message number: 373

• Message text: Field &-& is still being used in selection condition/join of view &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MC373 - Field &-& is still being used in selection condition/join of view & ?

  The SAP error message MC373 indicates that a field is still being used in a selection condition or join of a view, which prevents you from making certain changes to that view. This error typically arises when you attempt to modify or delete a field that is actively being referenced in a database view or a query.
  
  Cause:
  
  Field Usage: The field you are trying to modify or delete is still being utilized in the selection conditions or joins of the view.
  View Dependencies: The view has dependencies on the field, meaning that the field is integral to how the view is constructed and how it retrieves data.
  Data Model Integrity: SAP enforces data model integrity, which means that you cannot remove or alter fields that are still in use to prevent breaking the data model.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Identify Usage: Check the view definition to identify where the field is being used. You can do this by:
  
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