How To Fix MN733 - Error during deletion of internal VAKE records (internal error)

MN733 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MN - Message class for subsequent settlement (Purchasing)

• Message number: 733

• Message text: Error during deletion of internal VAKE records (internal error)

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MN733 - Details

• The SAP error message MN733, which states "Error during deletion of internal VAKE records (internal error)," typically occurs in the context of sales and distribution (SD) processes, particularly when dealing with the deletion of internal records related to sales documents.
  
  Cause:
  The error can be caused by several factors, including:
  
  Data Integrity Issues: There may be inconsistencies or corruption in the internal VAKE records that the system is trying to delete.
  Database Locking: The records may be locked by another process or user, preventing deletion.
  
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration settings in the system related to sales documents or internal records.
  Program Errors: There may be bugs or issues in the underlying SAP program that handles the deletion of these records.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the MN733 error, you can try the following steps:
  
  
  Check for Locks: Use transaction code SM12 to check if there are any locks on the records you are trying to delete. If there are locks, you