How To Fix SCMIS_OUTBOUND_API012 - An error occurred during deletion of document with key &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SCMIS_OUTBOUND_API - Message class for CMIS Outbound API

• Message number: 012

• Message text: An error occurred during deletion of document with key &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SCMIS_OUTBOUND_API012 - An error occurred during deletion of document with key &1 ?

  The SAP error message SCMIS_OUTBOUND_API012 indicates that there was an issue during the deletion of a document identified by a specific key. This error typically arises in the context of the Supply Chain Management (SCM) module, particularly when dealing with outbound processing.
  Possible Causes:
  
  Document Locking: The document you are trying to delete may be locked by another process or user, preventing the deletion.
  Dependencies: The document may have dependencies or related documents that need to be addressed before deletion can occur.
  Authorization Issues: The user attempting to delete the document may not have the necessary permissions to perform the deletion.
  Data Integrity Issues: There may be inconsistencies or integrity issues in the database that prevent the deletion.
  Incorrect Key: The key provided for the document may be incorrect or not exist in the system.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Document Locking:
  
  Use transaction code SM12 to check for locks on the document. If it is locked, identify the user or process holding the lock and resolve it.
  
  
  
  Review Dependencies:
  
  Check if there are any related documents or entries that need to be deleted or modified before you can delete the target document.
  
  
  
  Verify Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to delete the document. You can check this using transaction code SU53 after the error occurs.
  
  
  
  Data Integrity Check:
  
  Run consistency checks on the relevant tables to ensure there are no integrity issues. This may involve using transaction codes like SE11 to analyze the database structure.
  
  
  
  Correct Key:
  
  Double-check the key you are using to ensure it is correct and corresponds to an existing document in the system.
  
  
  
  Consult Logs:
  
  Check the application logs for more detailed error messages that can provide additional context. You can use transaction code SLG1 to view application logs.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal IT support team for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SM12 (for locks), SU53 (for authorization checks), and SLG1 (for application logs).
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to the SCM module and the specific API you are working with for any additional troubleshooting steps or known issues.
  Community Forums: Check SAP community forums or user groups for similar issues and solutions shared by other users.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the error message SCMIS_OUTBOUND_API012.