How To Fix J3653 - & does not exist in table & and cannot be deleted

J3653 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: J3 - Dialog Messages for Data Pool Entry Transactions

• Message number: 653

• Message text: & does not exist in table & and cannot be deleted

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J3653 - Details

• The SAP error message J3653 typically indicates that a specific object (such as a document, record, or entry) you are trying to delete does not exist in the relevant table. This can occur in various contexts, such as when dealing with financial documents, material master records, or other transactional data.
  
  Cause:
  
  Non-Existent Record: The record you are trying to delete may have already been deleted or never existed in the first place.
  Incorrect Key: The key or identifier you are using to reference the record may be incorrect or malformed.
  Data Consistency Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the database, such as orphaned records or issues with data integrity.
  Authorization Issues: You may not have the necessary permissions to delete the record, leading to the system not recognizing your request.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Verify Record Existence: Check the relevant table directly (using transaction codes like SE11 or SE16) to confirm whether the record exists. Ensure you are using the