How To Fix FI_E260 - Cannot delete the application logs

FI_E260 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FI_E - Message Class for FM English Developers

• Message number: 260

• Message text: Cannot delete the application logs

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FI_E260 - Details

• The SAP error message FI_E260: Cannot delete the application logs typically occurs when there is an issue with the deletion of application logs in the SAP system. This can happen for various reasons, and understanding the cause and potential solutions can help resolve the issue.
  Causes:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to delete application logs.
  Log Locking: The application logs might be locked by another process or user, preventing deletion.
  Database Constraints: There may be database constraints or issues that prevent the deletion of logs.
  System Configuration: The system may not be configured correctly to allow log deletion.
  Log Retention Settings: The retention settings for application logs may be set in a way that prevents deletion.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to delete application logs. This can be checked in transaction SU53 or by reviewing the user's roles and authorizations.
  
  
  
  Release Locks:
  
  Check if the application logs are locked by