How To Fix /STMC/CR_MSG478 - Error while deleting object '&1' from table &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /STMC/CR_MSG -

• Message number: 478

• Message text: Error while deleting object '&1' from table &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /STMC/CR_MSG478 - Error while deleting object '&1' from table &2 ?

  The SAP error message /STMC/CR_MSG478 indicates that there was an error while attempting to delete an object from a specified table. This error typically arises in the context of SAP Change Request Management (ChaRM) or when dealing with transport requests and object management.
  Cause:
  The error can be caused by several factors, including but not limited to:
  
  Object Locking: The object you are trying to delete may be locked by another user or process.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to delete the object from the specified table.
  Dependencies: The object may have dependencies or references in other tables or objects that prevent it from being deleted.
  Technical Issues: There may be underlying technical issues, such as database constraints or integrity issues, that are preventing the deletion.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Object Locking:
  
  Use transaction SM12 to check if the object is locked by another user. If it is, you may need to wait for the lock to be released or contact the user who has locked it.
  
  
  
  Verify Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user attempting to delete the object has the necessary authorizations. You can check this using transaction SU53 to analyze authorization failures.
  
  
  
  Check Dependencies:
  
  Investigate if the object has dependencies. You can use transaction SE11 to check the database table and see if there are any foreign key constraints or related objects that need to be addressed.
  
  
  
  Review Logs:
  
  Check the system logs (transaction SLG1) for any additional error messages or information that might provide more context about the failure.
  
  
  
  Database Integrity:
  
  If the issue seems to be related to database integrity, you may need to run consistency checks or consult with your database administrator.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that might address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP Support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SE11 (Data Dictionary), SM12 (Lock Entries), SU53 (Authorization Check), and SLG1 (Application Log).
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to Change Request Management and object management for best practices and guidelines.
  System Configuration: Ensure that your SAP system is properly configured for transport management and that all necessary components are functioning correctly.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.