How To Fix 5E656 - Error while deleting entry in table &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5E - Error messages for Spanish infotypes module pools

• Message number: 656

• Message text: Error while deleting entry in table &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5E656 - Error while deleting entry in table &1 ?

  The SAP error message 5E656 ("Error while deleting entry in table &1") typically indicates that there was an issue when attempting to delete an entry from a specific database table in the SAP system. This error can arise due to various reasons, and understanding the cause is essential for finding a solution.
  Possible Causes:
  
  
  Foreign Key Constraints: The entry you are trying to delete may be referenced by other tables due to foreign key constraints. If there are dependent records in other tables, the deletion will fail.
  
  
  Locking Issues: The record you are trying to delete might be locked by another user or process, preventing the deletion.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user attempting to perform the deletion may not have the necessary authorizations to delete entries from the specified table.
  
  
  Data Integrity Issues: There may be data integrity issues or inconsistencies in the database that prevent the deletion.
  
  
  Custom Code or Enhancements: If there are custom programs, user exits, or enhancements that affect the deletion process, they might be causing the error.
  
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Foreign Key Dependencies: Use transaction codes like SE11 (Data Dictionary) to check the table structure and see if there are any foreign key dependencies. If there are dependent records, you will need to delete those first.
  
  
  Release Locks: If the record is locked, you can check for locks using transaction code SM12. If you find a lock, you may need to wait for the lock to be released or contact the user who holds the lock.
  
  
  Review Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to delete entries 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.
  
  
  Debugging 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 deletion to fail.
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error message or provide additional guidance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: SE11 (Data Dictionary), SM12 (Lock Entries), SU53 (Authorization Check), SE14 (Database Utility).
  SAP Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP Support for further assistance, especially if it involves complex data integrity issues or custom developments.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.