How To Fix DB265 - Nothing deleted from &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DB - Messages for logical databases and background processing

• Message number: 265

• Message text: Nothing deleted from &

What causes this issue?

You attempted to delete records from the database table &v1&, but the
deletion process had to be terminated because no record was found to
satisfy the specified WHERE condition.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DB265 - Nothing deleted from & ?

  The SAP error message DB265 "Nothing deleted from &" typically occurs when an attempt to delete data from a database table does not result in any rows being deleted. This can happen for various reasons, and understanding the cause is essential for resolving the issue.
  Causes:
  
  
  No Matching Records: The most common reason for this error is that the criteria specified for deletion do not match any records in the database table. This means that the WHERE clause in the DELETE statement does not find any rows to delete.
  
  
  Data Locking: If the records are locked by another transaction, the deletion may not proceed, leading to this message.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user executing the deletion may not have the necessary authorizations to delete records from the specified table.
  
  
  Database Constraints: There may be foreign key constraints or other database constraints that prevent the deletion of certain records.
  
  
  Logical Errors: There could be logical errors in the program or transaction that is attempting to perform the deletion.
  
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Criteria: Review the criteria used in the deletion statement to ensure that they correctly match the records you intend to delete. You can run a SELECT query with the same criteria to verify if any records exist.
  
  
  Check Locks: Use transaction codes like SM12 to check for any locks on the records you are trying to delete. If locks are present, you may need to wait for the other transaction to complete or resolve the locking issue.
  
  
  Review Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to perform delete operations on the specified table. You can check this in transaction SU53 or by consulting with your security team.
  
  
  Check Constraints: Review the database schema to identify any constraints that might prevent deletion. You may need to delete dependent records first if foreign key constraints are in place.
  
  
  Debugging: If the deletion is part of a custom program or transaction, consider debugging the code to identify any logical errors that may be causing the issue.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: If the error persists, consult SAP documentation or support for further insights specific to your version and configuration.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SE11 (Data Dictionary), SE38 (ABAP Editor), and SE80 (Object Navigator) for further investigation.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to the error message.
  Logs: Review application logs (transaction SLG1) for any additional error messages or warnings that may provide more context.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the DB265 error and implement an appropriate solution.