How To Fix FIPR197 - Error occurred during DELETE in table &1; key: &2 &3 &4

FIPR197 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FIPR - Nachrichten für Finanzprodukte

• Message number: 197

• Message text: Error occurred during DELETE in table &1; key: &2 &3 &4

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FIPR197 - Error occurred during DELETE in table &1; key: &2 &3 &4 ?

  The SAP error message FIPR197 indicates that an error occurred during a DELETE operation in a specific table, identified by the placeholders &1, &2, &3, and &4. This error typically arises in the context of financial or accounting processes, particularly when dealing with document management or data integrity issues.
  Causes:
  
  Foreign Key Constraints: The record you are trying to delete may be referenced by other records in related tables, violating foreign key constraints.
  Locking Issues: The record may be locked by another user or process, preventing the deletion.
  Data Integrity Issues: There may be inconsistencies or corruption in the data that prevent the deletion.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to delete the record.
  Custom Code or Enhancements: If there are custom programs or enhancements that interact with the table, they may be causing the error.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Foreign Key Relationships: Investigate if the record is being referenced elsewhere. You can use transaction codes