How To Fix >4020 - An internal error occurred when deleting the repetition document.

>4020 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: >4 - SAP File Transfer Protocol

• Message number: 020

• Message text: An internal error occurred when deleting the repetition document.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message >4020 - An internal error occurred when deleting the repetition document. ?

  The SAP error message "4020 An internal error occurred when deleting the repetition document" typically indicates that there is an issue with the internal processing of a document that is being deleted, particularly in the context of repetitive manufacturing or document management.
  Possible Causes:
  
  Data Integrity Issues: There may be inconsistencies or corruption in the data related to the repetition document.
  Authorization Problems: The user may not have the necessary permissions to delete the document.
  System Bugs: There could be a bug in the SAP system or a specific transaction code that is causing the error.
  Locking Issues: The document may be locked by another user or process, preventing deletion.
  
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration settings in the system related to document management or repetitive manufacturing.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary permissions to delete the repetition document. This can be done by reviewing the user's roles and authorizations in the system.
  Data Consistency Check: Run