How To Fix E2327 - Cannot delete row (selection condition from foreign key dependency)

E2327 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: E2 - DE Data Dictionary

• Message number: 327

• Message text: Cannot delete row (selection condition from foreign key dependency)

What causes this issue?

You cannot change or delete the selection condition, because it comes
from a constant in the foreign key relationship.
When two basic tables are linked by a foreign key containing constants,
this acts like a selection condition on the field in the check table.
To make this clear, the selection condition is displayed in the view
definition.

System Response

You cannot delete the selection condition containing these constants.

How to fix this error?

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message E2327 - Cannot delete row (selection condition from foreign key dependency) ?

  The SAP error message E2327, "Cannot delete row (selection condition from foreign key dependency)," typically occurs when you attempt to delete a record from a database table that is linked to other records through a foreign key relationship. This means that there are dependent records in other tables that reference the record you are trying to delete, and SAP is preventing the deletion to maintain data integrity.
  
  Cause:
  
  Foreign Key Dependency: The record you are trying to delete is referenced by one or more records in another table. This is a common scenario in relational databases where one table (the child) depends on another table (the parent).
  Data Integrity: SAP enforces data integrity rules to ensure that you do not end up with orphaned records (records that reference a non-existent parent record).
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Identify Dependent Records:
  
  Use transaction codes like SE11 (Data Dictionary) or SE16 (Data Browser)