How To Fix SI038 - Select entries for deletion

SI038 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SI - Implementation Guide - Status control

• Message number: 038

• Message text: Select entries for deletion

What causes this issue?

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

System Response

Only the marked data are deleted.

How to fix this error?

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SI038 - Select entries for deletion ?

  The SAP error message SI038 ("Select entries for deletion") typically occurs when you attempt to delete entries in a transaction or process, but no entries have been selected for deletion. This error is common in various SAP modules, particularly in data management tasks.
  
  Cause:
  
  No Entries Selected: The most straightforward cause is that the user has not selected any entries to delete. This can happen if the selection criteria do not match any records or if the user simply did not select any items.
  Filter Settings: Sometimes, filters or selection criteria applied in the transaction may inadvertently exclude all entries, leading to no records being available for deletion.
  Authorization Issues: In some cases, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to delete certain entries, which can lead to confusion if the system does not clearly indicate this.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Select Entries: Ensure that you have selected the entries you wish to delete. This can usually be