How To Fix /SMB/FKCHK042 - &1 records have been deleted from &2 table

/SMB/FKCHK042 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SMB/FKCHK -

• Message number: 042

• Message text: &1 records have been deleted from &2 table

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SMB/FKCHK042 - &1 records have been deleted from &2 table ?

  The SAP error message /SMB/FKCHK042 &1 records have been deleted from &2 table typically relates to the Financial Accounting (FI) module, particularly in the context of data consistency checks or data integrity issues. This message indicates that a certain number of records have been deleted from a specified table, which may affect the integrity of financial data.
  
  Cause:
  
  Data Consistency Issues: The error often arises during a data consistency check, where the system identifies that certain records in the specified table are no longer valid or have been corrupted.
  Manual Deletion: Records may have been manually deleted by users or through a batch job that was not properly configured.
  Data Migration Issues: If data was migrated from another system or during an upgrade, inconsistencies may have occurred, leading to the deletion of records.
  Custom Programs: Custom ABAP programs or enhancements may inadvertently delete records from the table.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Logs: Review the application logs and system logs