How To Fix 1R538 - Document contents could not be deleted

1R538 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 1R - SAP Knowledge Provider

• Message number: 538

• Message text: Document contents could not be deleted

What causes this issue?

The content of document &V2&, class &V1& could not be deleted. The
content is stored in the physical document folder with description
&V3&. There is currently no link to this folder.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

The content of the document should be deleted after the link to a
program for removing empty documents has been restored.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 1R538 - Document contents could not be deleted ?

  The SAP error message 1R538 ("Document contents could not be deleted") typically occurs when there is an attempt to delete a document or its contents in the SAP system, but the operation fails due to various reasons. Here are some common causes, potential solutions, and related information:
  Causes:
  
  Document Locking: The document may be locked by another user or process, preventing deletion.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to delete the document.
  Document Status: The document may be in a status that does not allow deletion (e.g., it may be archived or in a completed state).
  Technical Issues: There may be underlying technical issues, such as database constraints or inconsistencies.
  Dependencies: The document may have dependencies or references in other documents or processes that prevent its deletion.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Document Lock: Verify if the document is locked by another user. You can use transaction code SM12 to check for locks and release them if