How To Fix >0356 - Internal error: Database error during DELETE to &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: >0 - General Basis texts

• Message number: 356

• Message text: Internal error: Database error during DELETE to &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message >0356 - Internal error: Database error during DELETE to &1 ?

  The SAP error message 0356 Internal error: Database error during DELETE to &1 typically indicates that there was an issue when the system attempted to delete a record from the database. This error can arise from various underlying causes, and addressing it usually involves a few steps to diagnose and resolve the issue.
  Possible Causes:
  
  Database Locking Issues: The record you are trying to delete may be locked by another transaction or user.
  Referential Integrity Violations: There may be foreign key constraints that prevent the deletion of the record.
  Database Corruption: There could be corruption in the database that is causing the delete operation to fail.
  Insufficient Authorizations: The user executing the delete operation may not have the necessary permissions.
  Database Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the database configuration or settings that are causing the error.
  Transaction Log Issues: If the transaction log is full or there are issues with the log, it may prevent delete operations.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check for Locks: Use transaction codes like SM12 to check for any locks on the database table. If there are locks, you may need to wait for them to be released or contact the user who holds the lock.
  
  
  Review Referential Integrity: Ensure that there are no foreign key constraints preventing the deletion. You can check the database schema or use transaction codes like SE11 to analyze the table structure.
  
  
  Database Consistency Check: Run a consistency check on the database to identify and fix any corruption issues. This may involve using database-specific tools or commands.
  
  
  Check Authorizations: Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to perform delete operations on the relevant table. You can check this in transaction SU53 or by reviewing the user's roles and authorizations.
  
  
  Database Logs: Check the database logs for any specific error messages that may provide more context about the failure. This may require access to the database management system (DBMS) logs.
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes: Search the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error. There may be patches or updates available that resolve known issues.
  
  
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to SAP Support for further assistance. Provide them with detailed information about the error, including the context in which it occurred.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SM21 (System Log), ST22 (Dump Analysis), and SLG1 (Application Log) to gather more information about the error.
  Database Documentation: Review the documentation for the specific database you are using (e.g., HANA, Oracle, SQL Server) for any known issues or configurations that may affect delete operations.
  System Performance: Monitor system performance and resource usage, as high load or resource contention can sometimes lead to database errors.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the error message 0356 Internal error: Database error during DELETE to &1 in SAP.