Trying to delete column that is linked to a Choice

[Daved1]

I have a column in a Table linked to a Choice.  I want to delete it and use a Lookup instead.

I cannot delete due to dependency to Choice.  I went to Solution, and checked the dependency and the only one is the link to the Choice.

How do I break this dependency so i can delete this column ?

Thanks

[dpoggemann · Accepted solution]

Hi @Daved1 ,

You should be able to delete the column with the Choice still existing, it would stop you from deleting the Choice if you had a column on a table that utilizes.

Please check dependencies on the column of the table, I assume it is still on a form or view etc. that is causing the issue.

See top of screen here showing the "Show Dependencies" option

If still stuck, please attach screen shot for the dependency but overall it should never go in that direction.

Hope this helps.  Please Accept if answers your question or Like if helps in any way.

Thanks,

Drew

[rampprakash]

Hello @Daved1,

Yes @dpoggemann comment will 100% work for you.

[Daved1]

Hi @dpoggemann 

I did delete the column from a View yesterday, yet still could not delete the column.  THis morning i tried to delete the column again, and it works - i was able to delete !  Looks like it took some hours before the deletion of the column from the view got registered .

Thanks

Dave

[dpoggemann]

Hi @Daved1 ,

After you delete the column from the View you need to "Publish All Customizations" or it won't recognize the delete. 😀. After this you can delete the column.

Glad you got it!

Thanks,

Drew

[Daved1]

Hi @dpoggemann 

I was not aware of this.  Thanks for the extra info - appreciate it

Dave