In this blog post, let’s learn about the error message “1665 External username user-name cannot be dropped.” when working with HPE NonStop SQL/MX, the reason for the error and the solution to fix this error message.
Error Message
1665 External username user-name cannot be dropped.
Reason for the Error
You attempted to drop an external username that is associated with a tenant database using DROP USER command. This is not permitted.
Solution
If the offending external username is in error, correct the name and retry the operation
