How To Fix ICLCUST262 - In a live client you are not permitted to delete from the database

ICLCUST262 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ICLCUST - Checking Customizing Tables

• Message number: 262

• Message text: In a live client you are not permitted to delete from the database

What causes this issue?

The client in which you are working is flagged as being a live
client. You are not permitted to directly delete internal claim types
or policy products from the database.

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?

You can make a deletion across the entire validity range (by
deactivating). The inactive table entries remain in the database
because of the change history.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ICLCUST262 - In a live client you are not permitted to delete from the database ?

  The SAP error message ICLCUST262 indicates that you are attempting to delete data from a live client, which is not permitted. This is a safeguard in SAP systems to prevent accidental loss of critical data in production environments.
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs when a user tries to perform a delete operation on a database table or data set in a live (production) client. SAP restricts such operations to maintain data integrity and ensure that essential business processes are not disrupted.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Client Type: Verify that you are indeed working in a live client. You can check the client type in the SAP GUI by navigating to the system status (System > Status). The client type should be "000" for development, "001" for quality assurance, and "XXX" for production.
  
  
  Use a Development or Test Client: If you need to delete data for testing or development purposes, switch to a development or test client where such