How To Fix /PRA/ADV003 - Error occurred deleting from database &.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PRA/ADV -

• Message number: 003

• Message text: Error occurred deleting from database &.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PRA/ADV003 - Error occurred deleting from database &. ?

  The SAP error message /PRA/ADV003 Error occurred deleting from database typically indicates that there was an issue when attempting to delete a record from the database in the context of the SAP system, particularly related to the PRA (Public Revenue Accounting) module or similar applications.
  Possible Causes:
  
  Database Locking Issues: The record you are trying to delete may be locked by another transaction or user.
  Foreign Key Constraints: There may be foreign key constraints preventing the deletion of the record if it is referenced by other records in the database.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to delete the record.
  Data Integrity Issues: There may be issues with the data integrity that prevent the deletion.
  Technical Errors: There could be underlying technical issues, such as database corruption or connectivity problems.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check for Locks: Use transaction codes like SM12 to check for any locks on the database table. If a lock is found, you may need to wait for it to be released or contact the user who holds the lock.
  Review Foreign Key Constraints: Check if the record is referenced by other records. You may need to delete or update those records first before you can delete the target record.
  Verify Authorizations: Ensure that the user attempting the deletion has the necessary authorizations. You can check this using transaction SU53 after the error occurs.
  Data Consistency Check: Run consistency checks on the database to ensure there are no integrity issues. This can often be done using transaction codes like SE11 or SE14.
  Check Logs: Review the application logs (transaction SLG1) for more detailed error messages that can provide additional context on the failure.
  Database Administration: If the issue persists, it may require intervention from a database administrator to check for any underlying database issues.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide patches.
  Documentation: Review the documentation for the specific module you are working with to understand any specific requirements or constraints related to data deletion.
  Community Forums: Consider searching or posting on SAP community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  If the problem continues after trying the above solutions, it may be necessary to escalate the issue to your SAP Basis team or SAP support for further investigation.