How To Fix VN015 - Error during DELETE NAST: Object & &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VN - Nachrichtensteuerung

• Message number: 015

• Message text: Error during DELETE NAST: Object & &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VN015 - Error during DELETE NAST: Object & & ?

  The SAP error message:
  VN015: Error during DELETE NAST: Object & &
  
  Meaning / Cause:
  
  The error occurs when the system tries to delete entries from the NAST table (which stores output message records for documents like purchase orders, invoices, etc.) but fails.
  The placeholders & & typically represent the object type and object key of the NAST entry that the system attempted to delete.
  This error usually happens because the NAST entry is locked, does not exist, or there is a database inconsistency.
  It can also occur if the NAST entry is being referenced or used by another process, or if there are authorization issues preventing deletion.
  
  
  Common Causes:
  
  NAST entry locked or in use: Another process or user might be using or locking the NAST entry.
  NAST entry already deleted or missing: The system tries to delete a record that no longer exists.
  Database inconsistencies: Corrupted or inconsistent data in the NAST table.
  Authorization issues: The user or process does not have sufficient authorization to delete the NAST entry.
  Custom code or user-exits: Custom developments interfering with standard deletion logic.
  
  
  Solution / Troubleshooting Steps:
  
  
  Check the NAST entry:
  
  Use transaction SE16N or SE11 to view the NAST table.
  Search for the object type and key mentioned in the error message.
  Verify if the entry exists or is locked.
  
  
  
  Check for locks:
  
  Use transaction SM12 to check if the NAST entry is locked.
  If locked, find the user/process holding the lock and coordinate to release it.
  
  
  
  Check authorizations:
  
  Ensure the user or background job has the necessary authorizations to delete NAST entries.
  Check authorization objects related to output processing (e.g., S_TABU_DIS for table access).
  
  
  
  Check for related output processing:
  
  Sometimes output messages are processed or reprocessed, and deletion is restricted.
  Check if the output is currently being processed or scheduled.
  
  
  
  Database consistency check:
  
  Run database consistency checks or use transaction SE14 to check and repair the NAST table if needed.
  
  
  
  Review custom code:
  
  If custom user-exits or BADIs related to output processing are implemented, review them for errors or improper handling of NAST deletion.
  
  
  
  Reprocess or manually delete:
  
  If safe, manually delete the problematic NAST entry using SE16N or programmatically.
  Alternatively, reprocess the output to regenerate the NAST entries correctly.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes and Support:
  
  Search SAP Support Portal for notes related to VN015 error.
  Sometimes specific SAP patches or notes address known bugs causing this error.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  NAST Table: Stores output message records for various SAP documents.
  Output Types: Purchase orders, invoices, delivery notes, etc., use NAST for managing output messages.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SE16N: View table entries.
  SM12: Check locks.
  SE14: Database utility.
  SPRO: For output configuration.
  
  
  Common SAP Notes: Check for notes related to output processing and NAST errors.
  
  
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  Error
  VN015: Error during DELETE NAST: Object & &
  
  
  Cause
  Failure to delete NAST entry due to lock, missing entry, authorization, or DB issues.
  
  
  Solution
  Check locks (SM12), verify entry existence (SE16N), check authorizations, review custom code, and apply SAP notes.
  
  
  Related Info
  NAST table, output message processing, transaction codes SE16N, SM12, SE14.
  
  
  
  
  If you provide the exact object type and key from the error message, I can help you with more specific instructions.