How To Fix M3693 - Error deleting from table &

M3693 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M3 - Material Master

• Message number: 693

• Message text: Error deleting from table &

What causes this issue?

When saving material master data, the system attempted to delete an
entry from table &V1&. However, this table does not contain the
appropriate record.
There is an inconsistency in the data base. Possible reasons for this
are:
material master data has not been created using the transactions
defined for this purpose
number range intervals have been used up.

How to fix this error?

INCLUDE NA_SYSTVERW

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M3693 - Error deleting from table & ?

  The SAP error message M3693, which states "Error deleting from table &," typically occurs when there is an issue with deleting entries from a specific table in the SAP system. This error can arise due to various reasons, and understanding the cause is essential for finding a solution.
  Causes of Error M3693
  
  
  Foreign Key Constraints: The most common reason for this error is that there are foreign key constraints preventing the deletion of the record. If the record you are trying to delete is referenced by another table, the system will not allow the deletion.
  
  
  Locking Issues: The record may be locked by another user or process, preventing the deletion.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to delete records from the specified table.
  
  
  Data Integrity Issues: There may be data integrity issues that prevent the deletion, such as inconsistencies in related data.
  
  
  Custom Code or Enhancements: If there are custom programs, user