How To Fix E9017 - Error occurred while deleting in table &1 &2 &3 &4

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: E9 - General IS-U Error Messages

• Message number: 017

• Message text: Error occurred while deleting in table &1 &2 &3 &4

What causes this issue?

An error occurred during deletion of one or more table entries. This
error was reported by the database system.

System Response

The system does not permit deletion of one or more table entries.
It is possible that an SAP short dump has been written from the SAP
basis system.

How to fix this error?

Find out if the SAP short dump provides additional information.
You can view SAP short dumps using Transaction <DS:TRAN.SM21>SM21</>.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message E9017 - Error occurred while deleting in table &1 &2 &3 &4 ?

  The SAP error message E9017, which states "Error occurred while deleting in table &1 &2 &3 &4," typically indicates that there was an issue when attempting to delete an entry from a specified database table. The placeholders (&1, &2, &3, &4) will be replaced with the actual table name and relevant identifiers when the error occurs.
  Causes:
  
  Foreign Key Constraints: The entry 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.
  Authorization Issues: The user executing the delete operation may not have the necessary authorizations to perform the delete action on the specified table.
  Database Locking: The record may be locked by another transaction or user, preventing the deletion.
  Data Integrity Issues: There may be issues with data integrity, such as invalid data or corruption in the database.
  Custom Code or Enhancements: If there are custom programs, user exits, or enhancements that are triggered during the delete operation, they may cause the error.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Foreign Key Constraints: Review the database schema to identify any foreign key relationships. You may need to delete dependent records first before deleting the main record.
  Review Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to delete records from the specified table. You can check this in transaction SU53 or by consulting with your security team.
  Check for Locks: Use transaction SM12 to check for any locks on the table or record you are trying to delete. If there are locks, you may need to wait for them to be released or contact the user who holds the lock.
  Data Integrity Check: Run consistency checks on the database to ensure there are no integrity issues. You can use transaction SE14 for database utility checks.
  Debug Custom Code: If there are custom programs or enhancements involved, debug the code to identify any issues that may be causing the error during the delete operation.
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SE11: Data Dictionary to check table structure and relationships.
  SE14: Database Utility for consistency checks.
  SM12: To check for locks on database entries.
  SU53: To analyze authorization issues.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error message. You can search for E9017 in the SAP Support Portal.
  
  
  Logs and Traces: Review application logs (transaction SLG1) and system logs (transaction SM21) for additional context around the error.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the E9017 error and take appropriate action to resolve it.