How To Fix E4018 - Error when deleting an entry from &

E4018 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: E4 - Program maintenance functions within development system

• Message number: 018

• Message text: Error when deleting an entry from &

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E4018 - Details

• The SAP error message E4018 typically occurs when there is an issue related to the deletion of an entry in a specific table or data structure. The error message usually indicates that the entry you are trying to delete is being referenced elsewhere in the system, which prevents its deletion.
  
  Cause:
  
  Foreign Key Constraints: The entry you are trying to delete may be linked to other entries in related tables. If there are foreign key constraints, the system will not allow the deletion to maintain data integrity.
  Dependent Objects: There may be dependent objects or records that rely on the entry you are trying to delete. For example, if you are trying to delete a master record that has associated transaction records, the system will block the deletion.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to delete the entry, leading to this error.
  System Locking: The entry might be locked by