How To Fix DB6604 - Old entries have not been deleted


DB6604 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: DB6 - DB6: Alert Monitoring and Alert Configuration

  • Message number: 604

  • Message text: Old entries have not been deleted

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  • Copied from DB6 602

    What causes this issue?

    For data monitoring, the system temporarily fills a table that logs
    alerts. The system regularly deletes or resets this data.

    System Response

    If automatic deletion does not work, space is unnecessarily used.

    How to fix this error?

    If this is the case, delete the entries manually using transaction
    DB37.

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


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  • What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DB6604 - Old entries have not been deleted ?
    The SAP error message DB6604 "Old entries have not been deleted" typically occurs in the context of database management, particularly when dealing with database table entries that are supposed to be deleted but have not been successfully removed. This can happen for various reasons, including database locks, constraints, or issues with the deletion process itself.
    Causes:
    
    Database Locks: If another process is holding a lock on the entries that need to be deleted, the deletion operation may fail.
    Foreign Key Constraints: If there are foreign key constraints that prevent the deletion of certain entries, the system will not allow the deletion to proceed.
    Insufficient Authorizations: The user executing the deletion may not have the necessary authorizations to delete the entries.
    Database Corruption: In rare cases, database corruption can lead to issues with deleting entries.
    Batch Job Failures: If the deletion is part of a batch job, any failure in the job can lead to incomplete deletions.
    
    Solutions:
    
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