How To Fix FMFG_RECON_E029 - Delete failed for table &1, return code = &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FMFG_RECON_E - Reconciliation Tool message class

• Message number: 029

• Message text: Delete failed for table &1, return code = &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FMFG_RECON_E029 - Delete failed for table &1, return code = &2 ?

  The SAP error message FMFG_RECON_E029 Delete failed for table &1, return code = &2 typically indicates that there was an issue when attempting to delete entries from a specific database table during a financial reconciliation process. The error message provides two placeholders: &1 for the name of the table and &2 for the return code, which can give more context about the nature of the error.
  Possible Causes:
  
  Database Locking Issues: The table may be locked by another process, preventing the deletion of records.
  Foreign Key Constraints: There may be foreign key constraints that prevent the deletion of records in the specified table.
  Authorization Issues: The user executing the deletion may not have the necessary authorizations to perform the operation.
  Data Integrity Issues: There may be issues with the data integrity that prevent the deletion from being executed.
  Technical Errors: There could be underlying technical issues, such as database corruption or misconfiguration.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check for Locks: Use transaction codes like SM12 to check for any locks on the table. If there are locks, you may need to wait for the other processes to complete or resolve the locks.
  Review Foreign Key Constraints: Check if there are any foreign key constraints that are preventing the deletion. You can use transaction SE11 to view the table structure and constraints.
  Verify Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to delete records from the specified table. You can check this using transaction SU53 after the error occurs.
  Check Data Integrity: Review the data in the table to ensure that it is consistent and does not violate any integrity constraints.
  Analyze Return Code: The return code (&2) can provide additional information about the error. Refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP Basis team to interpret the return code.
  Consult SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide guidance on similar issues.
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists and you cannot identify the cause, consider reaching out to SAP Support for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SE11 (Data Dictionary), SM12 (Lock Entries), SU53 (Authorization Check), and ST22 (Dump Analysis).
  SAP Documentation: Review SAP Help documentation for more details on the specific table and its role in the financial reconciliation process.
  System Logs: Check system logs for any additional error messages or warnings that may provide more context about the failure.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the issue related to the error message FMFG_RECON_E029.