How To Fix DMC_DTL218 - Failed to delete target table &1 for table &2 of mass transfer &3

DMC_DTL218 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DMC_DTL - Messages for DMC data transfer layer

• Message number: 218

• Message text: Failed to delete target table &1 for table &2 of mass transfer &3

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DMC_DTL218 - Failed to delete target table &1 for table &2 of mass transfer &3 ?

  The SAP error message DMC_DTL218 indicates that there was a failure in deleting a target table during a mass transfer process. This error typically occurs in the context of Data Migration Cockpit (DMC) or similar data transfer processes in SAP systems.
  
  Cause:
  The error can be caused by several factors, including:
  
  
  Dependencies: The target table may have dependencies or constraints that prevent it from being deleted. For example, foreign key constraints or active relationships with other tables can lead to this issue.
  
  
  Locks: The target table might be locked by another process or user, preventing the deletion operation from being executed.
  
  
  Data Integrity Issues: There may be data integrity issues that prevent the deletion of the target table.
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration settings in the mass transfer process or in the Data Migration Cockpit can lead to this error.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user executing the deletion may not have the necessary authorizations to perform the operation.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve