How To Fix R9838 - Query view &1 is still in use in &2 (&3). Deletion not possible.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: R9 - Business Explorer

• Message number: 838

• Message text: Query view &1 is still in use in &2 (&3). Deletion not possible.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message R9838 - Query view &1 is still in use in &2 (&3). Deletion not possible. ?

  The SAP error message R9838 indicates that a query view (a type of report or data view in SAP) is currently in use and cannot be deleted. This typically occurs when the query view is being accessed or utilized by another user or process, which prevents its deletion.
  Cause:
  
  Active Sessions: The query view is being accessed by one or more users or sessions.
  Background Jobs: A background job may be running that is utilizing the query view.
  Locks: There may be locks on the query view that prevent it from being deleted.
  Dependencies: The query view might be linked to other objects or reports that are still in use.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Active Users:
  
  Use transaction code SM04 to see which users are currently logged into the system and check if they are using the query view.
  If you find users using the query view, you may need to ask them to log off or stop using it.
  
  
  
  Check Background Jobs:
  
  Use transaction code SM37 to check for any background jobs that might be using the query view.
  If you find any relevant jobs, you may need to wait for them to complete or cancel them if appropriate.
  
  
  
  Check Locks:
  
  Use transaction code SM12 to check for any locks on the query view.
  If you find locks that are preventing deletion, you may need to delete those locks if they are no longer needed.
  
  
  
  Review Dependencies:
  
  Ensure that the query view is not being referenced by other reports or objects. If it is, you may need to remove those dependencies before attempting to delete the query view.
  
  
  
  Wait and Retry:
  
  Sometimes, simply waiting for a short period and then trying to delete the query view again can resolve the issue, especially if it was a temporary lock or session.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue through the above steps, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or SAP directly for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SM04: User Overview
  SM37: Job Monitoring
  SM12: Lock Entries
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on query views and their management.
  System Logs: Check system logs for any additional error messages or information that might provide context for the issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and take appropriate action to resolve it.