How To Fix 30004 - Error during DELETE in table &, RCode = &, key = & &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 30 - Service Master: Basic Data

• Message number: 004

• Message text: Error during DELETE in table &, RCode = &, key = & &

An error has occurred during a database operation.
A record is to be deleted. In the process, the system has discovered
an error.

How to fix this error?

For further information on the error and its rectification, refer to
the analysis of the dump that the system generated.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 30004 - Error during DELETE in table &, RCode = &, key = & & ?

  The SAP error message "30004 Error during DELETE in table &, RCode = &, key = & &" typically indicates that there was an issue when attempting to delete a record from a specific database table. This error can arise due to various reasons, and understanding the cause is essential for finding a solution.
  Possible Causes:
  
  
  Foreign Key Constraints: The record you are trying to delete may be referenced by other records in related tables. If there are foreign key constraints, the deletion will fail to maintain referential integrity.
  
  
  Locking Issues: The record may be locked by another transaction or user, preventing the deletion.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user attempting the deletion may not have the necessary authorizations to perform the delete operation on the specified table.
  
  
  Data Integrity Issues: There may be data integrity issues that prevent the deletion, such as invalid data or inconsistencies in the database.
  
  
  Custom Code or Enhancements: If there are custom programs, user exits, or enhancements that are triggered during the delete operation, they may be causing the error.
  
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Foreign Key Relationships: Use transaction codes like SE11 (Data Dictionary) to check the foreign key relationships for the table. Ensure that there are no dependent records in related tables.
  
  
  Release Locks: If the record is locked, you can use transaction code SM12 to check for locks and release them if necessary. Ensure that you have the appropriate permissions to do this.
  
  
  Review Authorizations: Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to delete records from the specified table. You can check this using transaction SU53 to analyze authorization failures.
  
  
  Data Consistency Check: Run consistency checks on the database to identify and resolve any data integrity issues. This may involve using transaction codes like SE14 (Database Utility) to check and repair the database.
  
  
  Debug Custom Code: If there are custom programs or enhancements involved, you may need to debug the code to identify any issues that are causing the delete operation to fail.
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide guidance on similar issues.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SE11 (Data Dictionary), SM12 (Lock Entries), SU53 (Authorization Check), and SE14 (Database Utility).
  SAP Documentation: Review SAP documentation and help resources for more detailed information on database operations and error handling.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they found effective.
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, it may be necessary to involve your SAP Basis team or SAP support for further investigation.