How To Fix PRS008 - There are no records to be deleted

PRS008 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PRS - Message class for PROF_SERV packages.

• Message number: 008

• Message text: There are no records to be deleted

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PRS008 - There are no records to be deleted ?

  The SAP error message PRS008 ("There are no records to be deleted") typically occurs when you attempt to delete records from a database table or a specific dataset, but the system cannot find any records that match the criteria for deletion. This can happen in various contexts, such as when working with purchase requisitions, project systems, or other modules where records are managed.
  Causes:
  
  No Matching Records: The most common cause is that there are simply no records that meet the criteria specified for deletion.
  Incorrect Selection Criteria: The selection criteria used to identify records for deletion may be incorrect or too restrictive.
  Records Already Deleted: The records you are trying to delete may have already been deleted in a previous operation.
  Authorization Issues: In some cases, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or delete the records, leading to the perception that no records exist.
  Data Locking: If the records are locked