How To Fix /IWFND/CM_DM040 - Failed to delete all entries from the device manager database

/IWFND/CM_DM040 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /IWFND/CM_DM -

• Message number: 040

• Message text: Failed to delete all entries from the device manager database

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /IWFND/CM_DM040 - Failed to delete all entries from the device manager database ?

  The SAP error message /IWFND/CM_DM040 Failed to delete all entries from the device manager database typically occurs in the context of the SAP Gateway and Device Management. This error indicates that there was an issue when trying to delete entries from the device manager database, which can be related to various underlying causes.
  Possible Causes:
  
  Database Locking Issues: There may be locks on the database tables that prevent the deletion of entries.
  Database Constraints: Foreign key constraints or other database integrity constraints may be preventing the deletion of certain entries.
  Insufficient Authorizations: The user executing the deletion may not have the necessary authorizations to perform the operation.
  Corrupted Data: There may be corrupted entries in the device manager database that are causing the deletion to fail.
  System 
  Configuration Issues: Misconfigurations in the SAP Gateway or Device Management settings could lead to this error.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Database Locks:
  
  Use transaction codes like SM12 to check for any locks on the