How To Fix SGOS_MSG021 - Entry could not be deleted

SGOS_MSG021 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SGOS_MSG - SGOS: Generic Object Services

• Message number: 021

• Message text: Entry could not be deleted

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SGOS_MSG021 - Entry could not be deleted ?

  The SAP error message SGOS_MSG021, which states "Entry could not be deleted," typically occurs when there is an attempt to delete an entry in the SAP system that cannot be removed due to various reasons. Here are some common causes, potential solutions, and related information for this error:
  Causes:
  
  
  Dependencies: The entry you are trying to delete may have dependencies or references in other tables or objects. For example, if the entry is linked to other data, it cannot be deleted until those links are removed.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to delete the entry. This can happen if the user role does not include delete permissions for the specific object.
  
  
  Data Integrity Constraints: The system may have integrity constraints that prevent the deletion of certain entries to maintain data consistency.
  
  
  Locked Entries: The entry might be locked by another user or process, preventing deletion.
  
  
  System Configuration: Certain configurations in the