How To Fix EM138 - Error during deletion of external system key &2 from migration object &1

EM138 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EM - IS-U Migration

• Message number: 138

• Message text: Error during deletion of external system key &2 from migration object &1

What causes this issue?

External system key &v1& for migration object &v2& could not be deleted
due to an internal error.

System Response

INCLUDE ISU_VERARB OBJECT DOKU ID TX

How to fix this error?

Check whether the displayed external system key still exists.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EM138 - Error during deletion of external system key &2 from migration object &1 ?

  The SAP error message EM138, which states "Error during deletion of external system key &2 from migration object &1," typically occurs during data migration processes when there is an issue with the deletion of an external system key associated with a migration object. This error can arise in various scenarios, such as during data uploads, data transfers, or when managing migration objects in SAP systems.
  Causes:
  
  Data Integrity Issues: The external system key may not exist in the database, or there may be referential integrity constraints preventing its deletion.
  Authorization Problems: The user executing the deletion may not have the necessary permissions to delete the external system key.
  Locking Issues: The object may be locked by another process, preventing the deletion from occurring.
  Configuration Errors: There may be misconfigurations in the migration object or the external system settings.
  Technical Errors: There could be underlying technical issues, such as database connectivity problems or inconsistencies in the migration