How To Fix ICL_BRF125 - Attempt to delete in table &1 was unsuccessful; sy-subrc = &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ICL_BRF - Messages of BRF-Related Claims Objects

• Message number: 125

• Message text: Attempt to delete in table &1 was unsuccessful; sy-subrc = &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ICL_BRF125 - Attempt to delete in table &1 was unsuccessful; sy-subrc = &2 ?

  The SAP error message ICL_BRF125 indicates that there was an unsuccessful attempt to delete an entry in a specific table, and it provides the system return code (sy-subrc) that can help diagnose the issue. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information for this error:
  Cause
  The error typically occurs due to one of the following reasons:
  
  Foreign Key Constraints: The entry you are trying to delete may be referenced by other entries in related tables, which prevents the deletion due to referential integrity constraints.
  Locking Issues: The record might be locked by another transaction or user, preventing the deletion.
  Authorization Issues: The user executing the delete operation may not have the necessary authorizations to perform the action on the specified table.
  Incorrect Logic in Custom Code: If the deletion is part of a custom program or enhancement, there may be logic errors that lead to the failure.
  
  Solution
  To resolve the error, consider the following steps:
  
  
  Check Foreign Key Relationships:
  
  Use transaction codes like SE11 (Data Dictionary) to check the table structure and see if there are any foreign key constraints that might be preventing the deletion.
  If there are dependent records, you may need to delete those first.
  
  
  
  Check for Locks:
  
  Use transaction SM12 to check for any locks on the table or record you are trying to delete. If you find locks, you may need to wait for them to be released or contact the user who holds the lock.
  
  
  
  Review 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.
  
  
  
  Debugging Custom Code:
  
  If the deletion is part of a custom program, debug the code to identify any logical errors that might be causing the failure. Look for any conditions that might lead to an unsuccessful delete operation.
  
  
  
  Check Return Code:
  
  The sy-subrc value can provide additional context. Common values include:
  
  0: Successful operation.
  4: No entries found.
  8: An error occurred.
  
  
  Based on the value of sy-subrc, you can further investigate the specific issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SE11: Data Dictionary to check table structure and relationships.
  SM12: To check for locks on database entries.
  SU53: To analyze authorization issues after an error occurs.
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help Portal or SAP Notes for specific guidance related to the table in question and the error message.
  
  
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a suitable solution.