How To Fix /SCDL/DL_DBAL_ERROR013 - Error when deleting

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCDL/DL_DBAL_ERROR -

• Message number: 013

• Message text: Error when deleting

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCDL/DL_DBAL_ERROR013 - Error when deleting ?

  The SAP error message /SCDL/DL_DBAL_ERROR013 typically indicates a database-related issue when attempting to delete data in the SAP system, particularly in the context of the SAP Supply Chain Management (SCM) or SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) modules. This error can arise due to various reasons, including database constraints, locks, or issues with the data itself.
  Possible Causes:
  
  Database Constraints: There may be foreign key constraints preventing the deletion of records that are still referenced by other tables.
  Locks: The record you are trying to delete may be locked by another transaction or user, preventing the deletion.
  Data Integrity Issues: The data you are trying to delete may not meet the integrity requirements of the database.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the SAP system that are preventing the deletion of certain records.
  Authorization Issues: The user attempting the deletion may not have the necessary permissions to perform the action.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check for Locks: Use transaction