How To Fix TFW053 - Maintenance of table &1 in source system not possible for following keys

TFW053 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: TFW - Template Framework

• Message number: 053

• Message text: Maintenance of table &1 in source system not possible for following keys

What causes this issue?

Deleted entries of table <(>&<)>V1& were transported from a source
system into a target system. The deletion could not be carried out in
the target system because the table entry to be deleted is still in use.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Maintain the deleted table entry again in the source system. You can
find the affected table entries in the transport log.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message TFW053 - Maintenance of table &1 in source system not possible for following keys ?

  The SAP error message TFW053 indicates that there is an issue with maintaining a specific table in the source system for the given keys. This error typically arises in the context of SAP Landscape Transformation (SLT) or when working with data replication scenarios. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  
  Cause:
  
  Table Locking: The table you are trying to maintain may be locked by another process or user, preventing updates.
  Authorization Issues: The user executing the operation may not have the necessary authorizations to modify the table in the source system.
  Data Consistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data that prevent the operation from being completed.
  Technical Settings: The table may not be configured correctly for the operation you are trying to perform, such as missing primary keys or incorrect data types.
  Replication Settings: If you are using SLT, the configuration for the replication might not be set up correctly, or