How To Fix FRE311 - Error Deleting Records from Table &1 or DB-Failure.

FRE311 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FRE - F&R CON R/3 - Messages

• Message number: 311

• Message text: Error Deleting Records from Table &1 or DB-Failure.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FRE311 - Error Deleting Records from Table &1 or DB-Failure. ?

  The SAP error message FRE311, which indicates an error while deleting records from a specified table (denoted as &1), typically arises due to issues related to database constraints, locks, or other database-related failures. Here’s a breakdown of the potential causes, solutions, and related information for this error:
  Causes:
  
  Database Locks: The table may be locked by another transaction, preventing the deletion of records.
  Foreign Key Constraints: There may be foreign key constraints that prevent the deletion of records if they are referenced by other tables.
  Insufficient Authorizations: The user may not have the necessary permissions to delete records from the specified table.
  Database Corruption: There could be underlying issues with the database that are causing the failure.
  Transaction Rollback: If the deletion is part of a larger transaction that fails, it may lead to this error.
  Data Integrity Issues: There may be issues with the data integrity that prevent the deletion.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check for Locks: Use transaction codes like