Error: DynamoDB cannot delete the table

What's Causing This Error

This error can be caused by a variety of issues, such as:

• Attempting to delete a table that is in the process of being created or deleted.
• Attempting to delete a table that is being accessed by another operation.
• Issues with the IAM role associated with the request.
• The table has a Global/Local Secondary Index which has to be deleted before the table is deleted.

Solution: Here's How To Resolve It

To solve this error, you can take the following steps:

• Check the table's status to ensure that it is not being created or deleted.
• Wait for any other operation accessing the table to complete before attempting to delete it.
• Check the IAM role associated with the request to ensure it has the necessary permissions to delete the table.
• Delete any Global Secondary Index (GSI) associated with the table before deleting the table.