How To Fix WD282 - Database error '&1' deleting table '&2'

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WD - Workflow definition

• Message number: 282

• Message text: Database error '&1' deleting table '&2'

What causes this issue?

A database error occurred when deleting the workflow definition. This
error does not allow the workflow definition to be deleted.

System Response

Workflow definition cannot be deleted.

How to fix this error?

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WD282 - Database error '&1' deleting table '&2' ?

  The SAP error message:
  WD282 Database error '&1' deleting table '&2'
  typically occurs in the context of Web Dynpro applications when there is a problem deleting entries from a database table.
  
  Meaning of the Message
  
  &1: The actual database error code or message returned by the database system.
  &2: The name of the database table from which the deletion was attempted.
  
  This message indicates that while trying to delete data from the specified table, the database returned an error.
  
  Common Causes
  
  
  Foreign Key Constraints / Referential Integrity Violations
  
  The deletion fails because the record to be deleted is referenced by other records in related tables, and the database enforces referential integrity.
  
  
  Locking Issues
  
  The table or the specific record is locked by another process or user, preventing deletion.
  
  
  Authorization Issues
  
  The user or the application does not have sufficient authorization to delete records from the table.
  
  
  Database Errors  
  
  Database connection problems.
  Syntax errors in the generated SQL DELETE statement.
  Database triggers or constraints causing the deletion to fail.
  
  
  
  Incorrect or Missing Data
  
  The key fields used to identify the record to delete are incorrect or incomplete, causing the deletion to fail.
  
  
  
  How to Analyze and Solve
  
  
  Check the Detailed Database Error (&1)
  
  The placeholder &1 will contain the actual database error message or code. This is crucial for diagnosis. For example, it might be a foreign key violation error like ORA-02292 (Oracle) or 1451 (MySQL).
  
  
  Check Table &2
  
  Identify the table involved and check its relationships with other tables. Use transaction SE11 to check foreign key relationships.
  
  
  Check Locks
  
  Use transaction SM12 to check if the record or table is locked.
  
  
  Check Authorizations
  
  Verify that the user executing the deletion has the necessary authorizations (e.g., via SU53).
  
  
  Check the Application Code  
  
  Review the Web Dynpro component or ABAP code that performs the deletion.
  Ensure the correct keys are passed.
  Check if the deletion is done inside a proper database transaction.
  
  
  
  Check Database Logs
  
  Look into the database logs or trace files for more detailed error information.
  
  
  
  Example Scenario
  
  
  Suppose the error message is:
  WD282 Database error 'ORA-02292: integrity constraint violated - child record found' deleting table 'ZMYTABLE'
  
  
  This means the deletion failed because there are child records in other tables referencing the record in ZMYTABLE.
  
  
  Solution:  
  
  Delete or update the dependent child records first.
  Or adjust the foreign key constraints (e.g., ON DELETE CASCADE if appropriate).
  Or prevent deletion if business logic requires it.
  
  
  
  
  Related SAP Notes and References
  
  SAP Note 108850 - "Database errors in Web Dynpro applications"  
  SAP Help Portal: Web Dynpro ABAP - Database Access and Error Handling  
  General SAP database error troubleshooting guides.
  
  
  Summary
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Description
  
  
  
  
  Cause
  Database error during deletion, often due to FK constraints, locks, authorizations, or syntax.
  
  
  Solution
  Analyze &1 error, check table &2 relationships, resolve FK issues, check locks and authorizations.
  
  
  Related Info
  Use SE11, SM12, SU53, check DB logs, review application code, consult SAP Notes.
  
  
  
  
  If you provide the exact database error code/message (&1) and the table name (&2), I can help you with a more precise diagnosis and solution.