How To Fix ISLM_DI_GEN208 - No entries selected from ISLM_MDLVRSN table for deletion.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ISLM_DI_GEN - DI Messages

• Message number: 208

• Message text: No entries selected from ISLM_MDLVRSN table for deletion.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ISLM_DI_GEN208 - No entries selected from ISLM_MDLVRSN table for deletion. ?

  The SAP error message ISLM_DI_GEN208 indicates that there are no entries selected from the ISLM_MDLVRSN table for deletion. This error typically occurs in the context of data management or data deletion processes within the SAP system, particularly when dealing with ISLM (Integrated Service Lifecycle Management) modules.
  Cause:
  
  No Matching Entries: The primary cause of this error is that the system is attempting to delete entries from the ISLM_MDLVRSN table, but there are no entries that match the criteria specified for deletion.
  Incorrect Selection Criteria: The selection criteria used to identify which entries to delete may be incorrect or too restrictive, resulting in no entries being found.
  Data Already Deleted: The entries may have already been deleted in a previous operation, leading to the absence of any records to delete.
  Authorization Issues: There may be authorization issues preventing the system from accessing the entries in the ISLM_MDLVRSN table.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Selection Criteria: Review the selection criteria used for the deletion process. Ensure that the criteria are correct and that they should indeed match existing entries in the ISLM_MDLVRSN table.
  Verify Data Existence: Before attempting deletion, check the ISLM_MDLVRSN table to confirm whether there are any entries that meet the specified criteria. You can do this using transaction codes like SE16 or SE11 to view the table contents.
  Review Deletion Logic: If you are using a custom program or report for deletion, review the logic to ensure it is correctly identifying the entries to delete.
  Check for Previous Deletions: Investigate whether the entries have already been deleted in a previous operation. If so, no further action is needed.
  Authorization Check: Ensure that the user executing the deletion has the necessary authorizations to access and delete entries from the ISLM_MDLVRSN table.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SE16 (Data Browser) or SE11 (Data Dictionary) to inspect the ISLM_MDLVRSN table.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to the ISLM module or the specific error message.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to ISLM and data management processes to understand the expected behavior and any prerequisites for deletion operations.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and take appropriate action to resolve it.