How To Fix UPS1140 - Delete: &3: At least one entry could not be deleted

UPS1140 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UPS1 - SEM-BPS Status and Tracking System Messages

• Message number: 140

• Message text: Delete: &3: At least one entry could not be deleted

What causes this issue?

At least one row could not be deleted for the specified selection.
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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?

Procedure for System Administrators

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UPS1140 - Details

• The SAP error message UPS1140, which states "Delete: &3: At least one entry could not be deleted," typically occurs when you attempt to delete an entry in the SAP system, but one or more conditions prevent the deletion from being successful. Here are some common causes, potential solutions, and related information for this error:
  Causes:
  
  
  Dependencies: The entry you are trying to delete may have dependencies or relationships with other entries in the system. For example, if the entry is linked to other records (like transactions, documents, or master data), it cannot be deleted until those dependencies are resolved.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to delete the specific entry. This can happen if the user role does not include delete permissions for that object.
  
  
  Data Integrity Constraints: The system may have integrity constraints that prevent the deletion of certain entries to maintain data consistency.
  
  
  Status of the Entry: The entry