How To Fix UD399 - View &1 is not deleted in Dictionary (Delete if required)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UD - EDM - Enterprise Data Model

• Message number: 399

• Message text: View &1 is not deleted in Dictionary (Delete if required)

What causes this issue?

The assignment of a view to an entity type was deleted. However, the
view in the ABAP/4 Dictionary was not deleted.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Please delete the view in the ABAP/4 Dictionary if you wish.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UD399 - View &1 is not deleted in Dictionary (Delete if required) ?

  The SAP error message UD399 indicates that a specific view (denoted as &1) has not been deleted from the Data Dictionary. This error typically arises when you attempt to delete a database object (like a table or a view) that is still referenced in the Data Dictionary.
  
  Cause:
  
  Existing References: The view you are trying to delete is still being referenced by other objects in the Data Dictionary, such as other views, tables, or programs.
  Inconsistent State: The system may be in an inconsistent state where the view is marked for deletion but still exists in the database.
  Authorization Issues: You may not have the necessary authorizations to delete the view or related objects.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Dependencies: Use transaction code SE11 (Data Dictionary) to check for dependencies of the view. Look for any objects that reference the view and address those dependencies before attempting to delete it.
  
  You can use the "Where-Used List" feature to find out