How To Fix SV749 - Not all deletions can be made (see long text)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SV - View Maintenance: Customize Messages

• Message number: 749

• Message text: Not all deletions can be made (see long text)

What causes this issue?

You have tried to delete one or more organizational criteria. Some of
them are still active in the following clients in your system:
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The organizational criteria may still be being used in user roles or
authorizations in these clients.

System Response

Active organizational criteria cannot be deleted.

How to fix this error?

Log on to these clients. Start the IMG (transaction SPRO) and go to the
IMG activity <LS>SAP Web Application Server --> System Administration
--> Users and Authorizations --> Row Authorizations --> Activate
Organizational Criteria</>. Reset the <LS>Active</> flag for these
organizational criteria and save your change.
When you have done this in all the clients above, delete the
organizational criteria again.

Procedure for System Administrators

Ensure that none of the organizational criteria to be deleted is still
used in authorizations.

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SV749 - Not all deletions can be made (see long text) ?

  The SAP error message SV749, which states "Not all deletions can be made (see long text)," typically occurs in the context of data deletion processes within the SAP system. This error can arise in various scenarios, such as when trying to delete entries from a database table, delete master data, or remove transactional data.
  Cause:
  The error message SV749 indicates that there are constraints or dependencies preventing the complete deletion of certain entries. Common causes include:
  
  Foreign Key Constraints: The data you are trying to delete may be referenced by other tables or records, which prevents the deletion due to referential integrity rules.
  Data Locking: The records may be locked by another user or process, preventing deletion.
  Incomplete Deletion Criteria: The criteria specified for deletion may not be sufficient to identify all records that need to be deleted.
  Custom Logic: There may be custom validations or business logic implemented in user exits or BAdIs that prevent deletion under certain conditions.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the SV749 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  Check Dependencies: Review the data relationships and dependencies. Use transaction codes like SE11 (Data Dictionary) to check for foreign key relationships that might be preventing deletion.
  Unlock Records: If the records are locked, identify the user or process that is holding the lock and resolve the issue. You can use transaction SM12 to view and manage locks.
  Review Deletion Criteria: Ensure that the criteria you are using for deletion are correct and comprehensive enough to target all relevant records.
  Consult Long Text: The error message often has a long text that provides additional context or specific reasons for the failure. You can view this long text by clicking on the message or using transaction SE91 to look up the message number.
  Check Custom Logic: If there are custom enhancements or logic in place, review them to see if they are causing the deletion to fail. You may need to adjust the logic or consult with the developer responsible for it.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SE11 (Data Dictionary), SE37 (Function Modules), and SE80 (Object Navigator) for debugging and analysis.
  SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to data deletion processes and referential integrity to understand the implications of deleting data in your specific context.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, consider reaching out to your SAP Basis or development team for further assistance, as they may have more insights into the specific configuration and customizations in your SAP environment.