How To Fix /SMB/RUNTIME_ABAP018 - &1 Entries found for deletion in &2 table

/SMB/RUNTIME_ABAP018 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SMB/RUNTIME_ABAP -

• Message number: 018

• Message text: &1 Entries found for deletion in &2 table

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/SMB/RUNTIME_ABAP018 - Details

• The SAP error message /SMB/RUNTIME_ABAP018 &1 Entries found for deletion in &2 table typically indicates that there are entries in a specific database table that are marked for deletion but have not been fully processed or removed. This can occur in various contexts, such as during data migration, system upgrades, or when running specific transactions that involve data cleanup.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incomplete Deletion Process: The entries in the specified table may have been marked for deletion but not fully removed due to an interruption in the deletion process.
  Data Integrity Issues: There may be foreign key constraints or dependencies that prevent the deletion of certain entries.
  System Errors: A system error or inconsistency may have occurred during a previous operation that left the entries in a state that is not fully processed.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check the Table: Identify the specific table mentioned in the error message (&2) and check the entries that are marked for deletion. You can