How To Fix PAIS014 - Additional field &1 of infotype &2 cannot be deleted

PAIS014 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PAIS - Messages for PA-IS (Ad Hoc Query etc.)

• Message number: 014

• Message text: Additional field &1 of infotype &2 cannot be deleted

What causes this issue?

A check against the DDIC ascertained that one of the additional fields
defined in the InfoSet no longer exists. However, this field cannot be
deleted automatically because it is still used in queries.

How to fix this error?

Delete the additional field in all of the queries in which it is used.
You can display a list of all queries that use the additional field by
accessing InfoSet maintenance and choosing 'Environment -> Directories
-> Queries for field'.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

PAIS014 - Details

• The SAP error message PAIS014 indicates that you are trying to delete an additional field of an infotype, but the system is preventing this action. This typically occurs in the context of personnel administration when dealing with infotypes that contain additional fields.
  
  Cause:
  The error message PAIS014 is triggered when:
  
  Field Dependency: The additional field you are trying to delete is dependent on other data or is being used in a way that prevents its deletion.
  Data Integrity: The system enforces data integrity rules, which means that certain fields cannot be deleted if they are still in use or if their deletion would lead to inconsistencies in the data.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to delete the field.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the PAIS014 error, consider the following steps:
  
  
  Check Dependencies: Review the infotype and the additional field to see if there are any dependencies or relationships with other data. Ensure that the field