How To Fix VZ_XPRA173 - Deletion of Incorrect SET Content failed from TVAK

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VZ_XPRA - Messages for central SD XPRAs

• Message number: 173

• Message text: Deletion of Incorrect SET Content failed from TVAK

What causes this issue?

Deletion of Incorrect SET Content failed from TVAK

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?

If this error has been reported for the customer's productive system,
then please create a post processing ticket on component 'SD-SLS' for
further analysis. The error is not relevant for productive business and
there is no impact on the upgrade and the business of the customer and
hence the upgrade can be continued.
If this error has been reported for customer's quality/test system, then
please ignore this error and continue with the upgrade.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VZ_XPRA173 - Deletion of Incorrect SET Content failed from TVAK ?

  The SAP error message VZ_XPRA173 indicates that there was a failure in the deletion of incorrect SET (Sales Document) content from the TVAK table. This error typically arises during the execution of a program or report that is intended to clean up or modify data in the SAP system, particularly in the context of sales documents.
  Cause:
  
  Data Integrity Issues: The error may occur if there are inconsistencies or integrity issues in the data stored in the TVAK table. This could be due to previous failed transactions or incorrect data entries.
  Authorization Issues: The user executing the deletion may not have the necessary authorizations to modify or delete entries in the TVAK table.
  Database Locking: If another process is currently accessing the TVAK table, it may lead to locking issues that prevent the deletion from occurring.
  Custom Code or Modifications: If there are custom developments or modifications in the system that interact with the TVAK table, they may inadvertently cause issues during the deletion process.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Data Integrity: Review the data in the TVAK table to identify any inconsistencies or incorrect entries. You may need to run consistency checks or reports to identify problematic records.
  Review Authorizations: Ensure that the user executing the deletion has the appropriate authorizations to perform the operation. You can check the user's roles and authorizations in the SAP system.
  Check for Locks: Use transaction codes like SM12 to check for any locks on the TVAK table. If there are locks, you may need to wait for the other processes to complete or resolve the locking issue.
  Run the Report in Background: If the deletion is part of a larger report or program, consider running it in the background to avoid timeouts or other issues that may occur during execution.
  Consult SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message. There may be patches or updates available that resolve known issues.
  Debugging: If you have access to development tools, you can debug the program or report that is causing the error to identify the exact point of failure.
  
  Related Information:
  
  TVAK Table: This table contains status information for sales documents in SAP. Understanding its structure and the data it holds can help in troubleshooting.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with transaction codes like SE11 (Data Dictionary), SE80 (Object Navigator), and SE38 (ABAP Program) for further investigation.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they have found.
  
  If the problem persists after trying the above solutions, it may be necessary to involve your SAP Basis or technical support team for further assistance.