How To Fix BTFR_MESS172 - At least one text could not be deleted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BTFR_MESS - Messages for BTFR Text Administration

• Message number: 172

• Message text: At least one text could not be deleted

What causes this issue?

At least one text could not be deleted
during the mass delete (from an internal table) in the database. This
is because no entry for this text could be found in the database table

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

(short texts SOTR_TEXT, long texts SOTR_TEXTU).

System Response

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BTFR_MESS172 - At least one text could not be deleted ?

  The SAP error message BTFR_MESS172, which states "At least one text could not be deleted," typically occurs when there is an attempt to delete a text entry in the SAP system, but the deletion process fails for one or more reasons. Here are some common causes, potential solutions, and related information for this error:
  Causes:
  
  Text Locking: The text you are trying to delete may be locked by another user or process. This can prevent the deletion from occurring.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to delete the text. This can be due to missing roles or permissions in the user profile.
  Text Not Found: The text you are trying to delete may not exist in the database, leading to a failure in the deletion process.
  Data Integrity Constraints: There may be data integrity constraints that prevent the deletion of certain texts, especially if they are linked to other objects or records.
  System Errors: There could be underlying system errors or issues with the database that are causing the deletion to fail.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check for Locks: Use transaction codes like SM12 to check for any locks on the text entries. If a lock is found, you may need to wait for the other user to release it or contact them.
  Verify Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to delete the text. You can check this in transaction SU53 or by reviewing the user's roles and profiles.
  Confirm Text Existence: Verify that the text you are trying to delete actually exists in the system. You can do this by navigating to the relevant text maintenance transaction.
  Review Data Integrity: Check if there are any dependencies or constraints that might prevent the deletion. This may require consulting with a functional consultant or checking the data model.
  System Logs: Review system logs (transaction SLG1) for any additional error messages or information that might provide insight into why the deletion failed.
  Consult SAP Notes: Look for relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error. SAP Notes can provide patches or workarounds for known issues.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SE11 (Data Dictionary), SE78 (SAP ArchiveLink), and SE37 (Function Module) to investigate further.
  SAP Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP Support for assistance, especially if it appears to be a system-level issue.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to text management and deletion processes for additional context and guidance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.