How To Fix E0146 - DELETE error for file '&1' with key '&2'

E0146 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: E0 - SAP EDI messages

• Message number: 146

• Message text: DELETE error for file '&1' with key '&2'

What causes this issue?

The above error occurred during the processing of status records.

System Response

The action could not be carried out.

How to fix this error?

Please contact the system administration.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message E0146 - DELETE error for file '&1' with key '&2' ?

  The SAP error message E0146, which indicates a DELETE error for a file with a specific key, typically arises when there is an issue with deleting a record from a database table or a file in the SAP system. Here’s a breakdown of the potential causes, solutions, and related information for this error:
  Causes:
  
  Record Locking: The record you are trying to delete may be locked by another user or process. This can prevent the deletion from occurring.
  Foreign Key Constraints: If the record you are trying to delete is referenced by another table (due to foreign key constraints), the deletion will fail.
  Authorization Issues: The user attempting to perform the delete operation may not have the necessary authorizations to delete the record.
  Data Integrity Issues: There may be issues with data integrity that prevent the deletion, such as inconsistencies in the database.
  Technical Errors: There could be underlying technical issues, such as database corruption or