How To Fix 8B867 - Deletion program finished without error

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 8B - Localization (Brazil)

• Message number: 867

• Message text: Deletion program finished without error

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 8B867 - Deletion program finished without error ?

  The SAP error message 8B867 ("Deletion program finished without error") typically indicates that a deletion program has run successfully, but it may not have produced the expected results. This message can be somewhat misleading because it suggests that the process completed without issues, yet the user may not see the anticipated changes or deletions in the system.
  Possible Causes:
  
  No Data to Delete: The deletion program may have run successfully, but there was no data that met the criteria for deletion.
  Selection Criteria: The selection criteria used in the deletion program may not have matched any records, leading to no deletions being performed.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view the deleted records or the results of the deletion.
  Data Locking: Other processes may have locked the data, preventing the deletion from occurring even though the program ran without errors.
  Program Logic: There may be a logical issue in the program that causes it to complete without errors but not perform the expected deletions.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Selection Criteria: Review the selection criteria used in the deletion program to ensure they are correct and that they should match existing records.
  Review Logs: Check the logs generated by the deletion program for any warnings or messages that might indicate why no records were deleted.
  Run in Test Mode: If possible, run the deletion program in a test mode or with a smaller dataset to verify that it behaves as expected.
  Check Authorizations: Ensure that the user executing the deletion program has the necessary authorizations to perform deletions and view the results.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to the SAP documentation or help files related to the specific deletion program being used for any additional insights or troubleshooting steps.
  Contact Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Depending on the context of the deletion program, you may be using specific transaction codes (e.g., SARA for archiving, SDBA for data deletion).
  Program Name: Identify the specific program that generated the message to understand its purpose and functionality better.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues or provide additional guidance related to the deletion program in question.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose the issue further and take appropriate action to resolve it.