How To Fix KPU1038 - Error during deletion: &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KPU1 - Messages: Planning Utilities 1 / 2

• Message number: 038

• Message text: Error during deletion: &1

What causes this issue?

Problems arose during deletion of entries in database table &V1&. This
suggests that not all data could be deleted.

How to fix this error?

Restart the transaction. If problems still arise, contact SAP.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KPU1038 - Error during deletion: &1 ?

  The SAP error message KPU1038 ("Error during deletion: &1") typically occurs in the context of controlling (CO) or profitability analysis (CO-PA) when there is an issue with deleting a record or entry in the system. The "&1" in the message will be replaced with a specific identifier or message that provides more context about the error.
  Causes:
  
  Data Integrity Issues: The record you are trying to delete may be linked to other records or transactions, which prevents its deletion.
  Authorization Problems: The user may not have the necessary permissions to delete the specific record.
  System Locking: The record might be locked by another user or process, preventing deletion.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the system that restrict deletion of certain types of records.
  Technical Errors: There could be underlying technical issues, such as database inconsistencies or bugs in the SAP system.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Dependencies: Investigate if the record is linked to other records. You may need to delete or modify those linked records first.
  Review Authorizations: Ensure that the user attempting the deletion has the appropriate authorizations. You can check this in transaction SU53 or by consulting with your security team.
  Unlock Records: If the record is locked, identify the user or process that has locked it and resolve the locking issue.
  Consult Configuration: Review the configuration settings related to the module you are working in (e.g., CO-PA) to see if there are restrictions on deletions.
  Check for Technical Issues: If the problem persists, consider running a consistency check or consulting with your SAP Basis team to investigate any underlying technical issues.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like SE11 (Data Dictionary), SE16 (Data Browser), or SE37 (Function Module) to investigate the data and understand the relationships between records.
  SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide patches.
  Logs and Traces: Review system logs (transaction SLG1) or short dumps (transaction ST22) for more detailed error messages that can provide additional context.
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to reach out to SAP support or your internal SAP support team for further assistance.