How To Fix CV173 - Error during delete: of & records, & records were updated

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CV - CIM messages: Update

• Message number: 173

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CV173 - Error during delete: of & records, & records were updated ?

  The SAP error message CV173 typically indicates that there was an issue during the deletion of records in a specific context, such as when trying to delete master data or transactional data. The message format usually indicates that a certain number of records were attempted to be deleted, but some of them were updated instead, which prevented the deletion from being completed successfully.
  
  Cause:
  
  Data Integrity Constraints: The records you are trying to delete may be linked to other records or have dependencies that prevent their deletion.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to delete certain records.
  Business Logic: There may be business rules or logic in place that prevent the deletion of certain records if they are in use or if certain conditions are met.
  System Errors: There could be a temporary system error or inconsistency in the database that is causing the deletion to fail.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Dependencies: Review the records