How To Fix W4400 - &: & entries were deleted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: W4 - Messages for material discontinuation

• Message number: 400

• Message text: &: & entries were deleted

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message W4400 - &: & entries were deleted ?

  SAP Message:
  
  W4400 & : & entries were deleted
  
  Meaning / Cause
  This warning message indicates that during a certain operation (such as data upload, data transfer, or a batch job), some entries (records) were deleted from the database or internal tables. The placeholders & are replaced at runtime with specific information, typically:
  
  The first & is the number of entries deleted.
  The second & is the name or description of the entries or the object affected.
  
  This message is informational or a warning rather than an error, meaning the system is informing you that some entries were removed as part of the process.
  Common causes include:
  
  Duplicate or inconsistent data detected during processing, leading to deletion of redundant or invalid entries.
  Data cleansing or synchronization steps that remove outdated or incorrect records.
  User or program logic explicitly deleting entries during a transaction or batch job.
  Data migration or upload programs that delete existing entries before inserting new ones.
  
  
  When does it occur?
  
  During data upload or migration (e.g., LSMW, BAPIs, or custom programs).
  When running batch jobs or reports that clean or update master data or transactional data.
  In processes that synchronize or replicate data between systems.
  When deleting or archiving data in mass processing.
  
  
  Solution / How to handle
  
  
  Check the context:
  
  Identify which process or transaction triggered the message. Look at the program or job logs to understand what entries were deleted and why.
  
  
  Review the number and type of entries deleted:  
  
  If the number of deleted entries is expected and part of normal processing, no action is needed.
  If unexpected entries were deleted, investigate the root cause.
  
  
  
  Analyze the data:  
  
  Check the source data for duplicates or inconsistencies.
  Verify if the deletion criteria in the program or process are correct.
  
  
  
  Check program logic or configuration:  
  
  If a custom program or standard SAP process deletes entries, review the logic to ensure it only deletes intended records.
  Adjust filters or selection criteria if necessary.
  
  
  
  Check authorization and locks:  
  
  Sometimes entries are deleted due to conflicts or locks; ensure proper authorization and system status.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes or documentation:  
  
  Search for SAP Notes related to the specific transaction or program that issues W4400.
  Check if there are known bugs or patches.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  Message Class: W44 (or similar, depending on the module)
  Transaction / Program: Depends on context; often seen in data migration tools, batch jobs, or master data maintenance.
  SAP Notes: Search SAP Support Portal with message number and context.
  Debugging: Use transaction SE91 to display message text and check where it is called in the program.
  Logs: Check application logs (SLG1), job logs, or spool requests for detailed information.
  
  
  Summary
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Message
  W4400 & : & entries were deleted
  
  
  Type
  Warning / Informational
  
  
  Cause
  Some entries were deleted during processing (duplicates, cleansing, migration)
  
  
  Effect
  Data records removed as part of process
  
  
  Solution
  Verify if deletion is expected; analyze data and program logic; adjust if necessary
  
  
  Where to check
  Program/job logs, SAP Notes, debugging tools
  
  
  
  
  If you provide the exact transaction or program where this message appears, or the full message text with parameters, I can help you with a more precise analysis.