How To Fix R7694 - Database table &1 could not be deleted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: R7 - BW: Data basis

• Message number: 694

• Message text: Database table &1 could not be deleted

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message R7694 - Database table &1 could not be deleted ?

  The SAP error message R7694 indicates that a specific database table (denoted as &1) could not be deleted. This error can occur for several reasons, and understanding the cause is essential for finding a solution. Here are some common causes, potential solutions, and related information:
  Causes:
  
  
  Table Dependencies: The table you are trying to delete may have dependencies, such as foreign key relationships with other tables. If other tables reference this table, it cannot be deleted until those references are removed.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user attempting to delete the table may not have the necessary authorizations to perform this action.
  
  
  Table in Use: The table might be in use by other processes or transactions, preventing its deletion.
  
  
  Technical Issues: There could be underlying technical issues with the database or the SAP system itself, such as corruption or misconfiguration.
  
  
  Data Dictionary Objects: The table may be part of a data dictionary object that is still active or