How To Fix ECLVIEWER026 - Category could not be deleted from the database

ECLVIEWER026 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ECLVIEWER - Message Class for ECL Viewer (EAI Wrapper)

• Message number: 026

• Message text: Category could not be deleted from the database

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ECLVIEWER026 - Category could not be deleted from the database ?

  The SAP error message ECLVIEWER026 indicates that a specific category could not be deleted from the database. This error typically arises in the context of SAP's Enterprise Content Management (ECM) or Document Management System (DMS) when attempting to remove a category that is still in use or has dependencies.
  Causes:
  
  Dependencies: The category you are trying to delete may be linked to documents, folders, or other categories. If there are active references to this category, SAP will prevent its deletion to maintain data integrity.
  Authorization Issues: The user attempting to delete the category may not have the necessary permissions to perform this action.
  System Locks: There may be locks on the database or the specific category that prevent deletion.
  Data Integrity Constraints: The system may have constraints that prevent the deletion of categories that are part of a larger structure or hierarchy.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Dependencies:
  
  Use transaction codes like SE11 (Data Dictionary) or SE16 (Data Browser) to check