How To Fix DBOSC478 - Error while deleting object '&1' from table &2

DBOSC478 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DBOSC -

• Message number: 478

• Message text: Error while deleting object '&1' from table &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DBOSC478 - Error while deleting object '&1' from table &2 ?

  The SAP error message DBOSC478 indicates that there was an error while attempting to delete an object from a specified database table. This error can occur for various reasons, and understanding the cause is essential for finding a solution. Here’s a breakdown of the potential causes, solutions, and related information:
  Causes:
  
  
  Foreign Key Constraints: The object you are trying to delete may be referenced by other tables due to foreign key constraints. If there are dependent records in other tables, the deletion will fail.
  
  
  Locking Issues: The object may be locked by another transaction or user, preventing the deletion.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user attempting to perform the deletion may not have the necessary authorizations to delete the object from the specified table.
  
  
  Database Integrity Constraints: There may be integrity constraints at the database level that prevent the deletion of the object.
  
  
  Technical Issues: There could be underlying technical issues with the database or the SAP system