How To Fix EDOCUMENT_TARGET006 - An error occurred during data deletion from the database.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EDOCUMENT_TARGET - eDocument: Target Documents

• Message number: 006

• Message text: An error occurred during data deletion from the database.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EDOCUMENT_TARGET006 - An error occurred during data deletion from the database. ?

  The SAP error message EDOCUMENT_TARGET006 indicates that there was an issue during the deletion of data from the database, specifically related to electronic documents. This error can arise due to various reasons, and understanding the cause is essential for finding a solution.
  Possible Causes:
  
  Database Locking Issues: The data you are trying to delete may be locked by another process or transaction, preventing the deletion from occurring.
  Foreign Key Constraints: There may be foreign key constraints that prevent the deletion of certain records if they are referenced by other tables.
  Authorization Issues: The user executing the deletion may not have the necessary authorizations to perform the operation.
  Data Integrity Issues: There may be inconsistencies or corruption in the data that is preventing the deletion.
  Technical Errors: There could be underlying technical issues with the database or the SAP system itself.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check for Locks: Use transaction codes like SM12 to check for any locks on the database tables