How To Fix EI426 - &1: deletion of table &2 was unsuccessful or only partially successful

EI426 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EI - Foreign Trade: Gen. Output

• Message number: 426

• Message text: &1: deletion of table &2 was unsuccessful or only partially successful

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EI426 - &1: deletion of table &2 was unsuccessful or only partially successful ?

  The SAP error message EI426 indicates that there was an issue with the deletion of a table in the SAP system. This error can occur for various reasons, and understanding the cause and potential solutions is essential for resolving the issue.
  
  Cause:
  
  Foreign Key Constraints: The table you are trying to delete may have foreign key relationships with other tables. If there are dependent records in related tables, the deletion will fail.
  Data Locking: Another process might be locking the table or the records within it, preventing the deletion.
  Authorization Issues: The user attempting the deletion may not have the necessary authorizations to perform the operation.
  System Errors: There could be underlying system issues, such as database corruption or inconsistencies.
  Incomplete Deletion: The deletion process may have been interrupted, leading to a partial deletion.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Foreign Key Constraints: 
  
  Use transaction codes like SE11 (Data Dictionary) to check for foreign key relationships. Ensure that all dependent records in