How To Fix 5M257 - A delete failed in the internal table itab of the server

5M257 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5M - Error Messages for Denmark

• Message number: 257

• Message text: A delete failed in the internal table itab of the server

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5M257 - A delete failed in the internal table itab of the server ?

  The SAP error message 5M257 ("A delete failed in the internal table itab of the server") typically indicates that there was an issue when trying to delete an entry from an internal table in the ABAP program. This error can occur due to various reasons, including:
  Causes:
  
  Invalid Index: The index used for deletion may be invalid or out of range, meaning that the entry you are trying to delete does not exist in the internal table.
  Table Locking Issues: If the internal table is being accessed or modified by multiple processes or users simultaneously, it may lead to inconsistencies.
  Data Consistency Issues: The internal table may have been modified in a way that makes it inconsistent, such as being cleared or not properly populated before the delete operation.
  Program Logic Errors: There may be a logical error in the ABAP code that leads to an attempt to delete an entry that is not present