How To Fix EA809 - Failed to delete IDoc table & with key &

EA809 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EA - IDoc Basis Messages

• Message number: 809

• Message text: Failed to delete IDoc table & with key &

What causes this issue?

It was not possible to delete a table entry in table &v1& with the key
&v2&, &v3&. This may be because:
this entry no longer exists. This could be the case if the delete
program terminated and objects in the SAP system had already been
partially deleted. When the program is started again, it tries to delete
the same objects which results in this warning message. In such a case
you can ignore this warning message.
On the other hand, a database problem may be involved which does not
allow the entry in table &v1& to be deleted.

System Response

Processing is continued.

How to fix this error?

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EA809 - Failed to delete IDoc table & with key & ?

  The SAP error message EA809, which states "Failed to delete IDoc table & with key &," typically occurs when there is an issue with deleting an IDoc (Intermediate Document) from the database. This error can arise due to various reasons, including database constraints, locks, or issues with the IDoc itself.
  Causes:
  
  Database Locks: The IDoc may be locked by another process, preventing deletion.
  Foreign Key Constraints: There may be foreign key constraints in the database that prevent the deletion of the IDoc.
  IDoc Status: The IDoc may be in a status that does not allow deletion (e.g., it is still being processed).
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to delete the IDoc.
  Corrupted IDoc: The IDoc data may be corrupted, leading to issues during deletion.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Locks: Use transaction code SM12 to check for any locks on the IDoc. If there are locks, you may need to wait for the process to complete