How To Fix TSGEN016 - Deleting old entries in table RZLLITAB failed with sy-subrc = &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: TSGEN - Messages For Transaction SGEN

• Message number: 016

• Message text: Deleting old entries in table RZLLITAB failed with sy-subrc = &1

What causes this issue?

An error occurred while accessing table RZLLITAB.

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

System Response

The system attempts to delete old entries for the RFC group
'parallel_generators' from table RZLLITAB. The reason for why the
access failed may be, for example, that access to this table is
currently blocked by another user.

How to fix this error?

Transaction RZ12 (CCMS: RFC Server Group Maintenance) allows you to
maintain table RZLLITAB manually. If access to table RZLLITAB is being
blocked by another user, you are told this directly after calling this
transaction.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message TSGEN016 - Deleting old entries in table RZLLITAB failed with sy-subrc = &1 ?

  The SAP error message TSGEN016 indicates that there was a failure when attempting to delete old entries from the table RZLLITAB, which is used for logging and storing information related to the SAP system's logging mechanism. The sy-subrc value provides additional information about the specific error that occurred during the operation.
  Cause
  The error can be caused by several factors, including:
  
  Database Locking Issues: The table may be locked by another process, preventing the deletion of entries.
  Insufficient Authorizations: The user executing the deletion may not have the necessary authorizations to perform the operation.
  Data Integrity Constraints: There may be foreign key constraints or other data integrity rules that prevent the deletion of certain entries.
  Database Errors: There could be underlying database issues, such as corruption or misconfiguration.
  System Configuration: The system may not be configured correctly to allow for the deletion of old entries.
  
  Solution
  To resolve the TSGEN016 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check for Locks: Use transaction SM12 to check if there are any locks on the RZLLITAB table. If there are locks, identify the processes holding them and resolve the conflicts.
  
  
  Review Authorizations: Ensure that the user executing the deletion has the necessary authorizations. You can check the user's roles and authorizations in transaction SU01.
  
  
  Check Data Integrity: Investigate if there are any foreign key constraints or other dependencies that might be preventing the deletion. You can use transaction SE11 to view the table structure and constraints.
  
  
  Database Health Check: Perform a health check on the database to ensure there are no underlying issues. This may involve checking for database errors or running consistency checks.
  
  
  Review System Logs: Check the system logs (transaction SM21) for any additional error messages or warnings that might provide more context about the failure.
  
  
  Manual Deletion: If the automated process fails, you may consider manually deleting old entries from the RZLLITAB table, but this should be done with caution and ideally in a test environment first.
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error 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: 
  
  SM12 (Lock Entries)
  SU01 (User Maintenance)
  SE11 (Data Dictionary)
  SM21 (System Log)
  
  
  
  Table Information: 
  
  RZLLITAB is a logging table that may contain entries related to various system activities. Understanding its structure and purpose can help in troubleshooting.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Always check for the latest SAP Notes related to your version of SAP, as they may contain specific fixes or recommendations for known issues.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the TSGEN016 error and implement a solution to resolve it.