How To Fix WTADDI401 - Database error: additionals could not be deleted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WTADDI - Additionals: Messages

• Message number: 401

• Message text: Database error: additionals could not be deleted

What causes this issue?

Because of a database error, the data for the
<GL:additional>additionals</> cannot be deleted.

How to fix this error?

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WTADDI401 - Database error: additionals could not be deleted ?

  The SAP error message:
  WTADDI401 Database error: additionals could not be deleted
  typically occurs in the context of Warehouse Management (WM) or Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) when the system tries to delete "additional data" (often related to transfer orders, deliveries, or warehouse tasks) but encounters a database-level issue.
  
  Cause
  
  Database Constraint Violation: The system attempts to delete additional data records that are still referenced by other database entries, causing foreign key or integrity constraint violations.
  Locking Issues: The records to be deleted are locked by another process or user, preventing deletion.
  Inconsistent Data: The additional data entries are inconsistent or corrupted, possibly due to incomplete or failed previous transactions.
  Authorization Issues: The user or process does not have sufficient authorization to delete the data.
  Custom Enhancements or User Exits: Custom code or enhancements interfering with standard deletion logic.
  Technical Issues: Database errors such as deadlocks, timeouts, or hardware problems.
  
  
  Solution
  
  
  Check the Detailed Error Log:
  
  Use transaction ST22 (Dump Analysis) or SM13 (Update Requests) to find more detailed information about the error.
  Look for related short dumps or update failures.
  
  
  
  Analyze Database Locks:
  
  Use transaction SM12 to check for locks on the relevant tables or records.
  If locks exist, investigate and release them if safe.
  
  
  
  Check Data Consistency:
  
  Run consistency checks for the relevant warehouse documents or transfer orders.
  Use standard SAP reports or tools to verify data integrity.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization:
  
  Ensure the user/process has the necessary authorizations to delete the additional data.
  Check roles and profiles.
  
  
  
  Manually Delete or Correct Data:
  
  If safe and appropriate, manually delete or correct the problematic additional data entries using SE16/SE16N or custom reports.
  Always back up data before manual changes.
  
  
  
  Check for Custom Code:
  
  Review any user exits, BADIs, or enhancements that might affect deletion.
  Temporarily disable or debug custom code to isolate the issue.
  
  
  
  Apply SAP Notes:
  
  Search the SAP Support Portal for notes related to WTADDI401.
  Apply any relevant patches or corrections.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the problem persists, open a support ticket with SAP, providing detailed logs and system information.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  WTADDI401 is related to the deletion of "additional data" in warehouse management.
  The error is often linked to tables like LTAK, LTAP, or other WM/EWM related tables.
  Similar errors may occur during transfer order processing, delivery processing, or warehouse task completion.
  SAP Notes and KBAs can provide specific fixes or workarounds.
  Always perform such operations in a test or development environment before applying changes in production.
  
  
  If you provide more context (e.g., transaction code used, process step, system version), I can help narrow down the cause and solution further.