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How To Fix GG847 - You cannot delete the entry for table &


GG847 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: GG - Messages for FI-SL customizing

  • Message number: 847

  • Message text: You cannot delete the entry for table &

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  • What causes this issue?

    You have tried to delete the entry for table &V1&. You cannot do so
    because this entry is protected.

    System Response

    The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

    How to fix this error?


    Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.


GG847 - Details

  • The SAP error message GG847, which states "You cannot delete the entry for table &," typically occurs when there is an attempt to delete an entry from a table that is either locked, has dependencies, or is not allowed to be deleted due to system constraints.
    Causes:
    
    Dependencies: The entry you are trying to delete may have dependencies in other tables. For example, if there are foreign key relationships, the system will prevent deletion to maintain data integrity.
    Locking: The entry might be locked by another user or process, preventing any modifications, including deletions.
    Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to delete entries from the specified table.
    System Constraints: Certain tables in SAP are designed to be non-deletable for business logic reasons, such as master data tables or configuration tables.
    
    Solutions:
    
    Check Dependencies: Investigate if there are any dependent entries in related tables. You can use transaction codes like SE11 (Data Dictionary) or

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