How To Fix FVD_PRODUCT197 - Error occurred during DELETE in table &1; key: &2 &3 &4

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FVD_PRODUCT - Messages CML Product Editing

• 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 FVD_PRODUCT197 - Error occurred during DELETE in table &1; key: &2 &3 &4 ?

  The SAP error message FVD_PRODUCT197 indicates that there was an error during a DELETE operation in a specific database table. The message provides details about the table and the key values that were involved in the operation. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information for this error:
  Cause:
  
  
  Foreign Key Constraints: The most common cause of this error is that there are foreign key constraints preventing the deletion of the record. If the record you are trying to delete is referenced by other records in related tables, the system will not allow the deletion.
  
  
  Locking Issues: Another possible cause could be that the record is currently locked by another transaction or user, preventing the DELETE operation from being completed.
  
  
  Data Integrity Issues: There may be data integrity issues, such as inconsistencies in the data that prevent the deletion from being processed.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user attempting to perform the delete operation may not have the necessary authorizations to delete records from the specified table.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Foreign Key Relationships: Use transaction codes like SE11 (Data Dictionary) to check the foreign key relationships for the table in question. Ensure that there are no dependent records in related tables that would prevent the deletion.
  
  
  Release Locks: If the record is locked, you can check for locks using transaction code SM12. If you find that the record is locked by another user or process, you may need to wait for the lock to be released or contact the user to resolve the issue.
  
  
  Data Consistency Check: Perform a data consistency check to ensure that there are no integrity issues. You may need to run specific reports or programs to identify and resolve any inconsistencies.
  
  
  Review Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to perform delete operations on the specified table. You can check this using transaction SU53 to analyze authorization failures.
  
  
  Error Logs: Check the application logs (transaction SLG1) for more detailed error messages that may provide additional context about the failure.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or support notes related to the specific table and error message for any known issues or additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: SE11 (Data Dictionary), SM12 (Lock Entries), SLG1 (Application Log), SU53 (Authorization Check).
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Database Logs: If you have access to the database logs, you may want to check for any database-level errors that could provide more insight into the issue.
  
  If the problem persists after trying the above solutions, it may be necessary to involve your SAP Basis or development team for further investigation.