How To Fix FB_ICRC046 - Field '&2': Delete not possible: Data still exists in table '&1'

FB_ICRC046 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FB_ICRC - Messages for package FB_ICRC

• Message number: 046

• Message text: Field '&2': Delete not possible: Data still exists in table '&1'

What causes this issue?

You are trying to delete field <ZH>&V2&</> from the reconciliation
database. There is still data posted for this field at least in client
<ZH>&V3&</>.

System Response

The field cannot be deleted until all data posted for this field has
been deleted from the table in all clients.

How to fix this error?

Delete all transactional data and redundant index records in all clients
which contain values for field <ZH>&V2&</>.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FB_ICRC046 - Field '&2': Delete not possible: Data still exists in table '&1' ?

  The SAP error message FB_ICRC046 indicates that a deletion operation is not possible because there is still data present in a specific table. This error typically arises when you attempt to delete a record or an entry in a table that has dependent data in another table, which prevents the deletion due to referential integrity constraints.
  
  Cause:
  
  Dependent Data Exists: The primary cause of this error is that there are still entries in the specified table (&1) that are linked to the record you are trying to delete. This could be due to foreign key relationships or other dependencies.
  Data Integrity Constraints: SAP enforces data integrity rules to ensure that no orphaned records are left in the database. If there are still references to the record you want to delete, the system will prevent the deletion.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Identify Dependent Records: You need to identify the records in the specified table (&1) that are preventing the