How To Fix FINB_GN_RFC014 - Unknown error during deletion of &1/&2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FINB_GN_RFC - Messages from the Generator API

• Message number: 014

• Message text: Unknown error during deletion of &1/&2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FINB_GN_RFC014 - Unknown error during deletion of &1/&2 ?

  The SAP error message FINB_GN_RFC014 Unknown error during deletion of &1/&2 typically indicates that there was an issue encountered while attempting to delete a financial document or entry in the SAP system. The placeholders &1 and &2 usually represent specific identifiers related to the document or entry that is being deleted.
  Possible Causes:
  
  Data Integrity Issues: There may be inconsistencies or integrity issues with the data that is preventing the deletion.
  Authorization Problems: The user attempting to perform the deletion may not have the necessary authorizations to delete the specified document.
  Locked Entries: The document or entry may be locked by another process or user, preventing deletion.
  System Errors: There could be underlying system errors or issues with the database that are causing the deletion to fail.
  Custom Code or Enhancements: If there are custom developments or enhancements in the system, they may interfere with the standard deletion process.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary permissions to delete the document. This can be checked in transaction SU53 or by consulting with your security team.
  Review Lock Entries: Use transaction SM12 to check if the document is locked by another user or process. If it is, you may need to wait for the lock to be released or contact the user who has locked it.
  Data Consistency Check: Run consistency checks on the relevant tables to identify any data integrity issues. This can often be done using transaction SE11 or SE16 to inspect the relevant database tables.
  Check for Custom Code: If there are custom developments, review the code to ensure that it is not causing the issue. You may need to involve your ABAP developers for this.
  Review System Logs: Check the system logs (transaction SM21) for any additional error messages or warnings that could provide more context about the failure.
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists and you cannot identify the cause, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance. Provide them with the error message details and any relevant logs.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SE11 (Data Dictionary), SE16 (Data Browser), SM12 (Lock Entries), and SM21 (System Log).
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation or notes related to financial document management and deletion processes.
  Testing: If possible, replicate the issue in a development or test environment to better understand the cause without affecting production data.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and potentially resolve the error message FINB_GN_RFC014.