How To Fix SCTS_HDI072 - Container contains &1 active objects and cannot be deleted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SCTS_HDI - Messages for CTS HDI API

• Message number: 072

• Message text: Container contains &1 active objects and cannot be deleted

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SCTS_HDI072 - Container contains &1 active objects and cannot be deleted ?

  The SAP error message SCTS_HDI072 indicates that you are trying to delete a container in the SAP HANA database that still contains active objects. This means that there are objects (like tables, views, procedures, etc.) within the container that are currently in use or have not been properly deactivated or deleted.
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the container you are attempting to delete has one or more active objects. Active objects are those that are either being used in transactions, are currently deployed, or have not been marked for deletion.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to ensure that all active objects within the container are either deleted or deactivated. Here are the steps you can follow:
  
  
  Identify Active Objects:
  
  Use the SAP HANA Studio or SAP HANA Database Explorer to check which objects are active within the container.
  You can run SQL queries to list the objects in the container. For example:
  SELECT * FROM _SYS_DI.M_OBJECTS WHERE CONTAINER_NAME = '<your_container_name>';
  
  
  
  
  Deactivate or Delete Active Objects:
  
  If you find objects that are no longer needed, you can delete them using the appropriate SQL commands or through the SAP HANA Studio.
  If the objects are still needed but should not be active, consider deactivating them. This can often be done by using the DROP command or by marking them for deletion.
  
  
  
  Check Dependencies:
  
  Ensure that there are no dependencies on the objects you are trying to delete. If other objects depend on them, you may need to address those dependencies first.
  
  
  
  Retry Deletion:
  
  Once all active objects have been handled, attempt to delete the container again.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP HANA Documentation: Refer to the official SAP HANA documentation for more details on managing containers and objects.
  Database Administration: Familiarize yourself with database administration tasks in SAP HANA, as managing containers and objects is a common task.
  Error Logs: Check the error logs for additional context or related errors that might provide more insight into the issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the SCTS_HDI072 error and successfully delete the container.