How To Fix W0146 - No dependent table entries being deleted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: W0 - Customizing - ISR

• Message number: 146

• Message text: No dependent table entries being deleted

What causes this issue?

You are trying to delete country groups.

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?

Please check first if these country groups are not used in existing
characteristics and documents. The country groups have to be deleted
from existing characteristics in the applications and the documents may
no longer be allowed to be changed.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message W0146 - No dependent table entries being deleted ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation regarding the SAP error message W0146: No dependent table entries being deleted:
  
  SAP Message: W0146 - No dependent table entries being deleted
  
  Cause:
  This warning message occurs during a delete operation in SAP when the system attempts to delete entries from a main table but finds no corresponding dependent entries in the related dependent (child) tables to delete.
  In other words, the system expects that when a record in a parent table is deleted, related entries in dependent tables (linked via foreign keys or defined dependencies) should also be deleted. However, in this case, no such dependent entries exist for deletion.
  This situation can arise due to:
  
  The dependent entries were already deleted earlier.
  The dependent entries never existed for the parent record.
  Data inconsistencies or incomplete data maintenance.
  Custom or standard logic that deletes parent entries without dependent entries.
  
  
  When does it occur?
  
  During cascade delete operations where SAP tries to maintain referential integrity.
  When using function modules or transactions that delete data from tables with dependencies.
  In custom programs or standard SAP transactions that delete master data or related transactional data.
  
  
  Solution / How to handle:
  
  
  Check Data Consistency:
  
  Verify if the parent record actually has dependent entries in the related tables.
  Use SE16/SE16N or other data browser tools to check the dependent tables for entries linked to the parent record.
  
  
  
  Understand the Business Logic:
  
  Confirm if it is expected that no dependent entries exist.
  If the absence of dependent entries is normal, this warning can be safely ignored.
  
  
  
  Adjust Program Logic (if custom development):
  
  Modify the delete logic to check for dependent entries before attempting deletion.
  Suppress or handle the warning message if it is not critical.
  
  
  
  Data Cleanup:
  
  If data inconsistencies are found, perform data cleanup to ensure referential integrity.
  Use SAP standard tools or reports to identify and fix orphaned records.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check for any SAP Notes related to message W0146 for specific module or scenario fixes.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Message Class: W0 (General messages related to table operations)
  Message Number: 146
  Transaction Codes: Various, depending on the module and operation (e.g., MM, SD, FI)
  Function Modules: May appear in function modules that perform cascade deletes, e.g., DELETE_FROM_TABLE, or custom delete logic.
  Referential Integrity: SAP enforces referential integrity via foreign keys and dependencies; this message relates to that mechanism.
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Description
  
  
  
  
  Cause
  No dependent entries found to delete when deleting a parent record.
  
  
  Effect
  Warning message W0146 is issued; no dependent table entries deleted.
  
  
  Solution
  Verify data consistency, adjust logic if needed, or ignore if expected.
  
  
  Related Info
  Occurs during cascade deletes; check dependent tables and SAP Notes for module-specific info.
  
  
  
  
  If you provide the specific module or transaction where this occurs, I can help you with more tailored advice or SAP Notes references.