How To Fix E9208 - You can only delete new entries

E9208 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 208

• Message text: You can only delete new entries

What causes this issue?

You can only delete new entries in the technical installation table.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Select a new entry in the table.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

E9208 - Details

• The SAP error message E9208, "You can only delete new entries," typically occurs when you attempt to delete an entry in a table or a transaction that is not classified as a "new entry." This error is often encountered in the context of customizing or maintaining configuration settings in SAP.
  
  Cause:
  
  Entry Status: The entry you are trying to delete is not a new entry. It may be an existing entry that has been saved or modified previously.
  Authorization Issues: You may not have the necessary authorizations to delete certain entries, especially if they are part of standard configurations or have been used in transactions.
  System Settings: The system may be configured to prevent the deletion of certain types of entries to maintain data integrity.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Entry Status: Verify if the entry you are trying to delete is indeed a new entry. New entries are typically those that have not been saved or have just