How To Fix KT198 - The selected entries were not deleted

KT198 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KT - RK Message Table Maintenance

• Message number: 198

• Message text: The selected entries were not deleted

What causes this issue?

You marked entries and selected <ZH>Delete</>. A number of entries
could not be deleted because they contain dependent data (master or
transaction data). These entries are not deleted but remain marked.

System Response

Not all entries were deleted.

How to fix this error?

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KT198 - The selected entries were not deleted ?

  The SAP error message KT198, which states "The selected entries were not deleted," typically occurs when a user attempts to delete entries in a transaction or report, but the system is unable to complete the deletion process. This can happen for several reasons. Here are some common causes, potential solutions, and related information:
  Causes:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to delete the selected entries.
  Data Integrity Constraints: The entries may be linked to other data that prevents deletion due to referential integrity constraints.
  Locked Entries: The entries might be locked by another user or process, preventing deletion.
  System Settings: Certain system settings or configurations may restrict deletion of specific entries.
  Batch Jobs: If the entries are part of a batch job or process that is currently running, they may not be deletable until the job is completed.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the appropriate authorizations to delete the entries. This