How To Fix AQ021 - The deletion process has been terminated

AQ021 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AQ - Message texts for SAP Query

• Message number: 021

• Message text: The deletion process has been terminated

Self-Explanatory Message

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AQ021 - The deletion process has been terminated ?

  The SAP error message AQ021, which states "The deletion process has been terminated," typically occurs during the deletion of certain objects in the SAP system, such as transport requests, database entries, or other related data. This error can arise due to various reasons, including:
  Causes:
  
  Lock Issues: The object you are trying to delete may be locked by another user or process.
  Dependencies: There may be dependencies or references to the object that prevent its deletion.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to perform the deletion.
  System Errors: There could be underlying system errors or inconsistencies in the database.
  Incomplete Data: The object may not be in a state that allows for deletion, such as being partially processed.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Locks: Use transaction code SM12 to check for any locks on the object you are trying to delete. If you find locks, you may need to wait for the other process to complete or