How To Fix CV063 - Error during delete: of & records, & records were updated

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CV - CIM messages: Update

• Message number: 063

• Message text: Error during delete: of & records, & records were updated

What causes this issue?

An internal error occurred when data was deleted in Table PLFL.
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How to fix this error?

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CV063 - Error during delete: of & records, & records were updated ?

  The SAP error message CV063 typically indicates an issue encountered during a deletion process in the system. The message states that while attempting to delete a certain number of records, some records were updated instead of being deleted. This can occur in various contexts, such as when dealing with master data, transactional data, or configuration settings.
  Cause:
  
  
  Data Integrity Constraints: The records you are trying to delete may be linked to other records or have dependencies that prevent their deletion. For example, if the records are referenced in other tables or have relationships with other data, the system may update them instead of deleting them.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user executing the delete operation may not have the necessary authorizations to delete certain records, leading to an update instead.
  
  
  Custom Logic or Enhancements: If there are custom programs, user exits, or enhancements in place, they might be interfering with the standard delete process, causing records to be updated instead.
  
  
  Batch Jobs or Background Processes: If the deletion is part of a batch job or background process, other processes might be locking the records, leading to unexpected behavior.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Dependencies: Review the records you are trying to delete for any dependencies. Use transaction codes like SE11 (Data Dictionary) or SE16 (Data Browser) to analyze the relationships between the records.
  
  
  Review Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to perform delete operations. You can check this using transaction SU53 to analyze authorization failures.
  
  
  Debug Custom Logic: If there are custom enhancements or logic in place, debug the process to identify any issues. You can use transaction SE80 or SE37 to review the relevant function modules or programs.
  
  
  Check for Locks: Use transaction SM12 to check for any locks on the records you are trying to delete. If there are locks, you may need to wait for the other processes to complete or resolve the locks.
  
  
  Consult Logs: Check the application logs (transaction SLG1) for any additional error messages or warnings that might provide more context about the issue.
  
  
  Test in a Development Environment: If possible, replicate the issue in a development or test environment to better understand the cause without affecting production data.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SE11 (Data Dictionary), SE16 (Data Browser), SM12 (Lock Entries), and SLG1 (Application Log).
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to the CV063 error message in the SAP Support Portal. There may be specific notes addressing known issues or providing additional troubleshooting steps.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation or community forums for similar issues and solutions shared by other users.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.