How To Fix O8208 - Delete &1 &2 from Table &3 failed

O8208 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: O8 - IS-Oil: TD Transportation and Distribution

• Message number: 208

• Message text: Delete &1 &2 from Table &3 failed

What causes this issue?

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

System Response

How to fix this error?

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

O8208 - Details

• The SAP error message O8208, which states "Delete &1 &2 from Table &3 failed," typically occurs when there is an issue with deleting a record from a database table in SAP. This error can arise due to various reasons, and understanding the cause is essential for finding a solution.
  Causes:
  
  
  Foreign Key Constraints: The record you are trying to delete may be referenced by other records in related tables. If there are foreign key constraints, the deletion will fail to maintain referential integrity.
  
  
  Locking Issues: The record may be locked by another user or process, preventing the deletion.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user attempting to perform the deletion 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 the data.
  
  
  Technical Errors: There could be technical issues, such as database corruption or problems with the database connection.
  
  
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