How To Fix ADS2KIPARCH014 - Deletion is not possible, record & exists in table &.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ADS2KIPARCH - SPEC2000 Initial Provisioning: Data archiving messages

• Message number: 014

• Message text: Deletion is not possible, record & exists in table &.

What causes this issue?

You cannot delete the data; there is dependent data in tables mentioned.

System Response

The data was not deleted.

How to fix this error?

Use archiving object ADS2KIP_AR to archive dependent data in tables
mentioned.
If it is data related to IDoc, IDoc needs to be archived first.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ADS2KIPARCH014 - Deletion is not possible, record & exists in table &. ?

  The SAP error message ADS2KIPARCH014 indicates that a deletion operation cannot be performed because a record exists in a specified table. This error typically arises in the context of archiving or data management processes within SAP, particularly when trying to delete entries that are still referenced or linked to other data.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  You attempt to delete a record that is still being referenced by another table or process.
  The record is part of a data set that is protected from deletion due to business rules or dependencies.
  There may be constraints or foreign key relationships that prevent the deletion of the record.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Dependencies: Identify if there are any dependent records in other tables that reference the record you are trying to delete. You can use transaction codes like SE11 (Data Dictionary) to check the table structure and relationships.
  
  
  Review Archiving Settings: If you are trying to archive data, ensure that the archiving settings are correctly configured. You may need to run the archiving process to move data to an archive before deletion.
  
  
  Data Consistency Check: Run consistency checks to ensure that there are no orphaned records or inconsistencies in the database that might be causing the issue.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific table and the error message for any additional guidance or known issues.
  
  
  Use Transaction Codes: Use transaction codes like SE16 or SE16N to view the records in the table and understand why the deletion is being blocked.
  
  
  Contact SAP Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance, especially if this is a production environment.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SE11 (Data Dictionary), SE16/SE16N (Data Browser), and SARA (Archive Administration).
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional context.
  Database Constraints: Understand the database constraints that may be in place, such as foreign key constraints, which can prevent deletion.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and take appropriate action to resolve it.