How To Fix BTFR_MESS173 - Not all concepts could be deleted

BTFR_MESS173 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BTFR_MESS - Messages for BTFR Text Administration

• Message number: 173

• Message text: Not all concepts could be deleted

What causes this issue?

No entry has been found in the header table
for this concept in the deletion table.
(for short texts OTR_HEAD, for long texts SOTR_HEADU).

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

System Response

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BTFR_MESS173 - Not all concepts could be deleted ?

  The SAP error message BTFR_MESS173, which states "Not all concepts could be deleted," typically occurs in the context of the Business Transaction Framework (BTF) when attempting to delete certain concepts or entries that are linked to other data or processes. Here’s a breakdown of the potential causes, solutions, and related information for this error:
  Causes:
  
  
  Dependencies: The concepts you are trying to delete may have dependencies or relationships with other objects in the system. If there are active transactions or references to these concepts, the system will prevent deletion.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to delete certain concepts, leading to partial deletion.
  
  
  Data Integrity Constraints: There may be data integrity constraints in place that prevent the deletion of certain concepts to maintain the integrity of the database.
  
  
  System Locking: The concepts may be locked by another process or user, preventing their deletion.
  
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Dependencies: Before attempting to delete a concept, check