How To Fix W4254 - Error deleting text: & & &

W4254 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: W4 - Messages for material discontinuation

• Message number: 254

• Message text: Error deleting text: & & &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message W4254 - Error deleting text: & & & ?

  SAP Error Message:
  W4254 - Error deleting text: & & &
  
  
  Cause:
  The error message W4254 typically occurs when there is an issue deleting a text object in SAP. The placeholders & & & in the message usually represent specific details such as the text ID, language, or object key that failed to be deleted.
  Common causes include:
  
  Text object is locked or in use: The text you are trying to delete might be locked by another user or process.
  Authorization issues: The user attempting the deletion does not have sufficient authorization to delete the text.
  Text does not exist or already deleted: The text object might have been deleted already or does not exist in the system.
  Database inconsistencies: There might be inconsistencies or corruption in the text tables.
  Technical issues: Problems with the underlying text management function modules or database locks.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Text Existence:
  
  Verify if the text object you are trying to delete actually exists.
  Use transaction SE75 (SAPscript