How To Fix MRBW025 - The shadow entry could not be deleted

MRBW025 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MRBW - Extraction to BW

• Message number: 025

• Message text: The shadow entry could not be deleted

What causes this issue?

The shadow entry does not exist.

System Response

If no BW extraction of billing documents took place (for example, due to
a release upgrade or deactivation in the current release), no entries
exist in table RBEX. The system therefore cannot delete the entries.

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.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

MRBW025 - Details

• The SAP error message MRBW025, which states "The shadow entry could not be deleted," typically occurs in the context of the Material Requirements Planning (MRP) or Inventory Management modules. This error is related to the deletion of shadow entries in the database, which are temporary records used for various purposes, such as reporting or data processing.
  Causes:
  
  Data Integrity Issues: The shadow entry may be linked to other records that prevent its deletion due to referential integrity constraints.
  Locking Issues: The entry might be locked by another user or process, preventing its deletion.
  System Errors: There could be a temporary system error or inconsistency in the database that is causing the deletion to fail.
  Authorization Issues: The user attempting to delete the shadow entry may not have the necessary permissions to perform this action.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check for Locks: Use transaction codes like SM12 to check for any locks on the shadow entry. If another user or process