How To Fix 3L171 - It was not possible to delete info. on notifications in infotype 372

3L171 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 3L - HR: Messages for Mexico

• Message number: 171

• Message text: It was not possible to delete info. on notifications in infotype 372

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 3L171 - It was not possible to delete info. on notifications in infotype 372 ?

  The SAP error message 3L171, which states "It was not possible to delete info. on notifications in infotype 372," typically occurs when there is an attempt to delete or modify data in infotype 372 (which is related to notifications) that is either locked, does not exist, or is being referenced by other data.
  Causes:
  
  Data Locking: The record you are trying to delete may be locked by another user or process.
  Referential Integrity: The data in infotype 372 may be linked to other infotypes or records that prevent deletion.
  Non-existent Record: The record you are trying to delete may not exist in the database.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to delete the record.
  System Configuration: There may be specific configurations or settings in the system that prevent deletion.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check for Locks: Use transaction code SM12 to check if the record is locked by another user. If it is, you may need to