How To Fix /IWFND/CM_COS142 - Deletion on table '&1' failed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /IWFND/CM_COS -

• Message number: 142

• Message text: Deletion on table '&1' failed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /IWFND/CM_COS142 - Deletion on table '&1' failed ?

  The SAP error message /IWFND/CM_COS142 Deletion on table '&1' failed typically occurs in the context of the SAP Gateway and indicates that a deletion operation on a specific database table (represented by &1) has failed. This error can arise due to various reasons, and understanding the cause is crucial for finding a solution.
  Possible Causes:
  
  Foreign Key Constraints: The table you are trying to delete from may have foreign key constraints that prevent deletion if there are dependent records in other tables.
  Authorization Issues: The user executing the deletion may not have the necessary authorizations to perform delete operations on the specified table.
  Database Locking: The table or specific records may be locked by another transaction, preventing the deletion from being executed.
  Data Integrity Issues: There may be data integrity issues that prevent the deletion, such as invalid data or references.
  Technical Issues: There could be underlying technical issues, such as database corruption or misconfiguration.
  
  Solutions:
  
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