How To Fix R7420 - &1 &2 were not deleted

R7420 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: R7 - BW: Data basis

• Message number: 420

• Message text: &1 &2 were not deleted

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message R7420 - &1 &2 were not deleted ?

  The SAP error message R7420 typically indicates that a specific object (like a document, entry, or record) could not be deleted from the system. The placeholders &1 and &2 usually represent the specific object type and the identifier of the object that failed to be deleted.
  Causes:
  
  
  Dependencies: The object you are trying to delete may have dependencies or references in other parts of the system. For example, if the object is linked to other documents or records, SAP will prevent its deletion to maintain data integrity.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user attempting to delete the object may not have the necessary authorizations or permissions to perform the deletion.
  
  
  Status of the Object: The object may be in a status that does not allow deletion. For example, if it is locked or in use by another process.
  
  
  Data Integrity Constraints: There may be data integrity constraints that prevent the deletion of the object.
  
  
  Custom Logic: There may