How To Fix F9204 - &1 entries can be deleted from table &2 so far

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 204

• Message text: &1 entries can be deleted from table &2 so far

What causes this issue?

Before this message was issued, &V1& entries from table &V2& were
recognized by the system as being able to be deleted.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

You do not need to carry out any further steps. This message is only
used for documenting the progress of batch SAPF048I.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message F9204 - &1 entries can be deleted from table &2 so far ?

  The SAP error message F9204 indicates that there are entries in a specific table that cannot be deleted due to certain constraints or conditions. The message typically follows the format: "&1 entries can be deleted from table &2 so far," where "&1" represents the number of entries that can be deleted, and "&2" represents the name of the table in question.
  Cause:
  
  Data Integrity Constraints: The entries you are trying to delete may be linked to other tables or records, which prevents their deletion due to referential integrity constraints.
  Open Transactions: There may be open transactions or documents that reference the entries you are trying to delete.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to delete certain entries.
  System Settings: Certain system settings or configurations may restrict the deletion of specific entries.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Dependencies: Investigate if the entries you are trying to delete are linked to other records. You can use transaction codes like SE11 (Data Dictionary) to check the table structure and relationships.
  Review Open Transactions: Ensure that there are no open transactions or documents that reference the entries. You may need to close or reverse these transactions before deletion.
  Authorization Check: Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to perform the deletion. You can check this in transaction SU53 (Authorization Check) after attempting the deletion.
  Use Transaction Codes: Depending on the context, you may need to use specific transaction codes to delete entries, such as:
  
  FB08: To reverse a document.
  FBL1N: To view vendor line items.
  FBL3N: To view G/L account line items.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific table and error message for additional guidance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to the error message F9204.
  Transaction Logs: Review transaction logs to identify any specific issues or errors that occurred during the deletion attempt.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and take appropriate action to resolve it.