How To Fix /CEECV/BEFI006 - Temporary table for run &1 / &2 not deleted; contact your administrator

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /CEECV/BEFI -

• Message number: 006

• Message text: Temporary table for run &1 / &2 not deleted; contact your administrator

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /CEECV/BEFI006 - Temporary table for run &1 / &2 not deleted; contact your administrator ?

  The SAP error message /CEECV/BEFI006 Temporary table for run &1 / &2 not deleted; contact your administrator typically indicates that a temporary table created during a specific process (identified by the run numbers &1 and &2) was not properly deleted after its use. This can lead to issues such as data inconsistency, performance degradation, or resource exhaustion in the database.
  Causes:
  
  System Crash or Termination: The process that was supposed to delete the temporary table may have been interrupted due to a system crash or an unexpected termination.
  Database Locking Issues: If there are locks on the database that prevent the deletion of the temporary table, it may remain in the system.
  Insufficient Permissions: The user or process may not have the necessary permissions to delete the temporary table.
  Program Errors: There may be bugs or errors in the custom code or standard SAP programs that handle the creation and deletion of temporary tables.
  Resource Limitations: If the system is under heavy load, it may not be able to execute the deletion command in a timely manner.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Manual Deletion: If you have the necessary permissions, you can manually delete the temporary table from the database using SQL commands. However, this should be done with caution and ideally under the guidance of a database administrator.
  Check for Locks: Use transaction codes like SM12 to check for any locks on the database that might be preventing the deletion of the temporary table.
  Review Logs: Check the application logs (transaction SLG1) and system logs (transaction SM21) for any related error messages that could provide more context on why the deletion failed.
  Restart the Process: If the process that created the temporary table can be safely restarted, doing so may allow the system to clean up the temporary table as part of its normal operation.
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists, it may be necessary to contact SAP support for further assistance, especially if it is related to a known bug or requires a patch.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SE11 (Data Dictionary), SE38 (ABAP Program Execution), and SM37 (Job Monitoring) to investigate further.
  Database Administration: If you have access to the database, tools like SQL Developer or similar can be used to query and manage temporary tables directly.
  System Performance: Monitor system performance and resource usage to ensure that the issue is not symptomatic of a larger problem.
  
  Always ensure that you have proper backups and that you understand the implications of manually deleting database objects before proceeding.