How To Fix PCA025 - Error during delete: of &1 records, &2 records were updated

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PCA - Message Class for Production Campaign

• Message number: 025

• Message text: Error during delete: of &1 records, &2 records were updated

What causes this issue?

An internal error has occured while deleting in table PCMOx.
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How to fix this error?

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PCA025 - Error during delete: of &1 records, &2 records were updated ?

  The SAP error message PCA025 typically indicates an issue that occurred during a deletion process in the system. The message format suggests that the system attempted to delete a certain number of records (indicated by &1), but only a portion of those records (indicated by &2) were successfully updated or processed. This can happen in various contexts, such as when dealing with master data, transactional data, or configuration settings.
  Cause:
  
  
  Data Integrity Issues: The records you are trying to delete may have dependencies or relationships with other records in the system. For example, if the records are linked to other data (like transactions or master data), the system may prevent deletion to maintain data integrity.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user executing the deletion may not have the necessary authorizations to delete certain records, leading to partial success.
  
  
  System Constraints: There may be constraints or rules defined in the system that prevent certain records from being deleted.
  
  
  Technical Errors: There could be underlying technical issues, such as database locks, that prevent the deletion of all records.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Dependencies: Review the records you are trying to delete to identify any dependencies. You may need to delete or modify related records first.
  
  
  Review Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary permissions to delete the records. You may need to consult with your SAP security team to verify this.
  
  
  Analyze Logs: Check the system logs or error logs for more detailed information about why the deletion failed for certain records. This can provide insights into specific issues.
  
  
  Use Transaction Codes: If applicable, use transaction codes like SE11 (Data Dictionary) or SE16 (Data Browser) to investigate the records and their relationships.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific module or functionality you are working with. There may be known issues or additional steps required for deletion.
  
  
  Test in Development: If possible, replicate the issue in a development or test environment to better understand the cause and test potential solutions without affecting production data.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Community Forums: Check SAP Community forums or other user groups for discussions related to PCA025, as other users may have encountered and resolved similar issues.
  System Configuration: Review the configuration settings related to the module you are working with, as there may be specific settings that affect record deletion.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.