How To Fix AJ053 - Table &1 in program &2 must be empty

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AJ - Billing program

• Message number: 053

• Message text: Table &1 in program &2 must be empty

What causes this issue?

Table &v1& in program &v2& that was transferred to function module &v3&
is filled.

System Response

Processing was canceled due to an unexpected situation.

How to fix this error?

A program error has occurred. Contact SAP and give the particular
transaction that led to the cancellation.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AJ053 - Table &1 in program &2 must be empty ?

  The SAP error message AJ053 indicates that a specific table (denoted as &1) in a particular program (denoted as &2) must be empty for the operation you are trying to perform. This error typically arises in the context of asset accounting or related financial processes, where certain tables must not contain any entries before proceeding with specific transactions or operations.
  
  Cause:
  
  Data Integrity: The system enforces data integrity rules, which require that certain tables must be empty before executing specific transactions. This is often to prevent inconsistencies or errors in financial reporting or asset management.
  Pending Transactions: There may be pending transactions or processes that have not been completed, which are preventing the table from being empty.
  
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration or settings in the asset accounting module may lead to this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Table Contents: Use transaction codes like SE11 or SE16 to check the contents of the specified table (&1). Identify any entries