How To Fix UPS1160 - Errors occurred during deletion: A rollback was performed

UPS1160 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 160

• Message text: Errors occurred during deletion: A rollback was performed

What causes this issue?

At least one error occurred while attempting to delete data.
The system has performed a database rollback.
No data was deleted.

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?

You will find more information in the log entries.
Check and then restart the delete operation.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UPS1160 - Errors occurred during deletion: A rollback was performed ?

  The SAP error message UPS1160, which states "Errors occurred during deletion: A rollback was performed," typically indicates that an error occurred while attempting to delete a record or object in the SAP system, and as a result, the system has rolled back the transaction to maintain data integrity.
  Causes:
  
  Data Integrity Issues: The deletion may violate referential integrity constraints, meaning that the record you are trying to delete is still being referenced by other records.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to delete the object.
  Locked Objects: The object you are trying to delete may be locked by another user or process.
  System Errors: There could be underlying system issues, such as database connectivity problems or inconsistencies in the database.
  Custom Code: If there are custom enhancements or modifications in the deletion process, they may be causing the error.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Dependencies: Before attempting to delete, check if the object is being referenced elsewhere.