How To Fix EARC224 - Program stop: Error deleting in a database table

EARC224 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EARC - IS-U: Archiving

• Message number: 224

• Message text: Program stop: Error deleting in a database table

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EARC224 - Details

• The SAP error message EARC224, which indicates a program stop due to an error deleting in a database table, typically arises from issues related to database operations. Here’s a breakdown of the potential causes, solutions, and related information:
  Causes:
  
  Database Locking Issues: The record you are trying to delete may be locked by another transaction or user, preventing the deletion.
  Foreign Key Constraints: The record may be referenced by other tables, and the deletion violates referential integrity constraints.
  Authorization Issues: The user executing the deletion may not have the necessary permissions to delete records from the specified table.
  Data Consistency Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the data that prevent the deletion from being processed correctly.
  Technical Errors: There could be underlying technical issues, such as database corruption or problems with the database connection.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check for Locks: Use transaction codes like SM12 to check for any locks on the table or records you are trying to delete.