How To Fix BRF138 - Could not delete entry in table &1; sy-subrc = &2

BRF138 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BRF - Messages for Business Rule Framework

• Message number: 138

• Message text: Could not delete entry in table &1; sy-subrc = &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BRF138 - Could not delete entry in table &1; sy-subrc = &2 ?

  The SAP error message BRF138, which states "Could not delete entry in table &1; sy-subrc = &2," typically occurs in the context of the Business Rule Framework (BRF) when there is an issue with deleting an entry from a specific database table. The message indicates that the deletion operation was unsuccessful, and the sy-subrc value provides additional information about the result of the operation.
  Causes:
  
  Foreign Key Constraints: The entry you are trying to delete may be referenced by other entries in related tables, leading to a foreign key constraint violation.
  Authorization Issues: The user executing the deletion may not have the necessary authorizations to perform the delete operation on the specified table.
  Table Locking: The table or the specific entry may be locked by another transaction, preventing the deletion.
  Incorrect Entry: The entry you are trying to delete may not exist, or the key used for deletion may be incorrect.
  Database Issues: There could be