How To Fix F9000 - Database error: Incomplete deletion in table &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: F9 - Messages from all FI Archiving and Deletion Programs

• Message number: 000

• Message text: Database error: Incomplete deletion in table &

What causes this issue?

The archiving deletion program (&V2&) could not remove all relevant
entries from table &V1& since there is a database error.
A total of &V3& entries could not be deleted.

System Response

The deletion procedure is terminated. All accompanying entries from
other tables are left in the database. The archive file remains in the
file system without all objects being removed from the database.

How to fix this error?

Inform your system administrator and ask for a database repair to be
carried out. Afterwards restart the terminated deletion program to
remove the remaining objects.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message F9000 - Database error: Incomplete deletion in table & ?

  The SAP error message F9000, which indicates a "Database error: Incomplete deletion in table &," typically arises when there is an issue with the database operations related to the deletion of records in a specific table. This error can occur in various contexts, such as during financial transactions, data updates, or when trying to delete entries from a table.
  Causes:
  
  
  Foreign Key Constraints: The deletion may be blocked due to foreign key constraints. If there are dependent records in other tables that reference the record you are trying to delete, the database will prevent the deletion to maintain referential integrity.
  
  
  Database Locking: Another process may be locking the table or the specific records you are trying to delete, preventing the operation from completing.
  
  
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the data, such as orphaned records or corrupted entries that prevent the deletion from being completed.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to perform the deletion operation.
  
  
  Database Corruption: In rare cases, there could be corruption in the database that is causing the deletion to fail.
  
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Foreign Key Constraints: Review the database schema to identify any foreign key constraints that may be preventing the deletion. You may need to delete or update dependent records first.
  
  
  Release Locks: Use transaction codes like SM12 to check for and release any locks on the table or records that may be causing the issue.
  
  
  Data Consistency Check: Run consistency checks on the database to identify and resolve any inconsistencies. This may involve using transaction codes like SE14 (Database Utility) to check and repair the database.
  
  
  Review Authorizations: Ensure that the user attempting the deletion has the necessary authorizations. You can check this in transaction SU53 or by reviewing the user's roles and profiles.
  
  
  Database Administration: If you suspect database corruption, consult with your database administrator to perform a thorough check and repair of the database.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error. There may be patches or updates available that resolve known issues.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SE11 (Data Dictionary), SE14 (Database Utility), SM12 (Lock Entries), and SU53 (Authorization Check).
  SAP Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP Support for assistance, providing them with detailed information about the error, including the context in which it occurred and any relevant logs.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation and community forums for additional insights and solutions shared by other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the F9000 error in SAP.