How To Fix I0004 - Error on DELETE in Table &, RCode = &, Key = & &

I0004 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: I0 - Messages for PM tables

• Message number: 004

• Message text: Error on DELETE in Table &, RCode = &, Key = & &

What causes this issue?

A serious database error may have occurred at the DELETE stage.

System Response

Processing may have been terminated.

How to fix this error?

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message I0004 - Error on DELETE in Table &, RCode = &, Key = & & ?

  The SAP error message I0004 indicates that there was an error during a DELETE operation on a specific table. The message provides details such as the table name, return code (RCode), and the key of the record that was attempted to be deleted. Here’s a breakdown of the potential causes, solutions, and related information for this error:
  Causes:
  
  
  Foreign Key Constraints: The record you are trying to delete may be referenced by other records in different tables due to foreign key constraints. This is a common reason for deletion failures.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user executing the delete operation may not have the necessary authorizations to delete records from the specified table.
  
  
  Database Locking: The record may be locked by another transaction, preventing the delete operation from being completed.
  
  
  Data Integrity Issues: There may be issues with data integrity, such as inconsistencies in the database that prevent the deletion.
  
  
  Custom Code or Enhancements: If there are custom