An error message appears and I cannot delete an app

Article Number:040244
  • Error example:
    Cannot delete the app. A field in the app has been referred from a Lookup field "***" in an app "***". Change the "***" field setting or delete the field itself in "***". An error displayed when a user tried to delete an app

  • Cause:
    The app you are trying to delete is referenced by a Lookup or Related records field in another app which you do not have the permission to manage.

  • Solutions:

    • Ask a user who has permission to manage the app displayed in the error message to delete the Lookup field or the Related records field.
      Deleting fields

    • Ask a user who has permission to manage the app to be deleted and the app displayed in the error message to delete the app.