How To Fix /AIF/API_CUST135 - Failed to delete custom hints from the database

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /AIF/API_CUST -

• Message number: 135

• Message text: Failed to delete custom hints from the database

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /AIF/API_CUST135 - Failed to delete custom hints from the database ?

  The SAP error message /AIF/API_CUST135 Failed to delete custom hints from the database typically occurs in the context of the Application Interface Framework (AIF) when there is an issue with deleting custom hints from the database. This can happen for various reasons, and understanding the cause and potential solutions can help in resolving the issue.
  Possible Causes:
  
  Database Constraints: There may be foreign key constraints or other database integrity issues preventing the deletion of the custom hints.
  Authorization Issues: The user executing the deletion may not have the necessary authorizations to perform this action.
  Database Locking: The database table may be locked by another transaction, preventing the deletion.
  Custom Code Issues: If there is custom code involved in the deletion process, it may contain errors or logic that prevents successful execution.
  Data Integrity Issues: The data being referenced may not exist or may be in an inconsistent state.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to delete custom hints. This can be done by reviewing the user's roles and permissions in the SAP system.
  Review Database Constraints: Check for any foreign key constraints or other database rules that might be preventing the deletion. You may need to adjust the data or constraints accordingly.
  Check for Locks: Use transaction codes like SM12 to check for any locks on the relevant database tables. If locks are found, you may need to wait for the other transactions to complete or resolve the locks.
  Debug Custom Code: If there is custom code involved, debug it to identify any logical errors or exceptions that may be causing the failure.
  Database Consistency Check: Perform a consistency check on the database to ensure that all data is in a valid state. This may involve running specific SAP transactions or reports designed for data consistency checks.
  Consult SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message. There may be patches or updates available that resolve known issues.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SE11 (Data Dictionary), SE80 (Object Navigator), and SE37 (Function Module) for debugging and analyzing the issue.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they have found.
  SAP Support: If the issue persists and cannot be resolved internally, consider reaching out to SAP Support for assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a suitable solution.