How To Fix /SMB/IMPORT_EXPORT140 - Uploaded data could not be cleaned up.Please delete it manually

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SMB/IMPORT_EXPORT -

• Message number: 140

• Message text: Uploaded data could not be cleaned up.Please delete it manually

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SMB/IMPORT_EXPORT140 - Uploaded data could not be cleaned up.Please delete it manually ?

  The SAP error message /SMB/IMPORT_EXPORT140 Uploaded data could not be cleaned up. Please delete it manually typically occurs in the context of data import/export processes, particularly when using the SAP Business One or SAP Business ByDesign systems. This error indicates that the system was unable to automatically clean up the uploaded data after an import operation, which can lead to data inconsistencies or storage issues.
  Causes:
  
  Incomplete Import Process: The import process may not have completed successfully, leaving residual data that the system cannot clean up.
  Database Locking Issues: There may be locks on the database tables that prevent the cleanup process from executing.
  Insufficient Permissions: The user executing the import may not have the necessary permissions to delete or modify the uploaded data.
  System Errors: There could be underlying system errors or bugs that prevent the cleanup from occurring.
  Data Validation Errors: If the data being imported has validation issues, it may prevent the system