How To Fix FG602 - Number of documents read/to be deleted: &/&

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FG - Program Error Messages

• Message number: 602

• Message text: Number of documents read/to be deleted: &/&

What causes this issue?

&v2& documents were read from the archive &v1& of which &v3& will be
deleted from the data base in the following program step.

System Response

Information
&NOTE&
The number of documents read and to be deleted only differ from one
another in the case of a restart since here part of the documents can
already have been deleted in an earlfer program run.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FG602 - Number of documents read/to be deleted: &/& ?

  The SAP error message FG602 typically relates to issues encountered during the deletion of documents in the system, particularly in the context of document management or archiving processes. The message indicates that there is a discrepancy between the number of documents that have been read and the number of documents that are to be deleted.
  Cause:
  
  
  Inconsistent Data: The number of documents that the system has read may not match the number of documents that are flagged for deletion. This can happen due to various reasons, such as:
  
  Changes in the document status after the read operation.
  Concurrent processes modifying the documents while the deletion process is ongoing.
  Data integrity issues or corruption in the database.
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the document management system that are not aligned with the expected behavior during the deletion process.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user executing the deletion may not have the necessary authorizations to delete certain documents, leading to discrepancies in the counts.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Document Status: Review the status of the documents that are being processed for deletion. Ensure that they are in a state that allows for deletion.
  
  
  Re-run the Deletion Process: Sometimes, simply re-running the deletion process can resolve temporary inconsistencies.
  
  
  Review Logs: Check the application logs for any additional error messages or warnings that could provide more context about the issue.
  
  
  Database Consistency Check: Perform a consistency check on the database to identify and rectify any data integrity issues.
  
  
  Authorization Check: Ensure that the user has the appropriate authorizations to delete the documents in question.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific module you are working with for any known issues or patches.
  
  
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance, providing them with detailed information about the error and the context in which it occurred.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes that may be involved in document management and deletion processes, such as SARA (Archive Administration) or SARI (Archive Information System).
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to FG602 for any specific fixes or recommendations provided by SAP.
  User Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed, and solutions shared.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the FG602 error in your SAP system.