How To Fix WTRA013 - Database error: Deletion of data record unsuccessful

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WTRA - Runtime Analysis: Messages

• Message number: 013

• Message text: Database error: Deletion of data record unsuccessful

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WTRA013 - Database error: Deletion of data record unsuccessful ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  WTRA013 Database error: Deletion of data record unsuccessful
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs when SAP tries to delete a data record from the database, but the deletion fails. The failure can be due to several reasons, including:
  
  Database constraints: Foreign key constraints or other integrity constraints prevent the deletion because related records exist in other tables.
  Locking issues: The record is locked by another user or process, preventing deletion.
  Authorization issues: The user does not have sufficient authorization to delete the record.
  Technical problems: Database inconsistencies, missing indexes, or other database-level errors.
  Application logic: The deletion is blocked by application logic or validations within SAP.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check related data:
  
  Verify if the record to be deleted has dependent records in other tables.
  Use transaction codes like SE16/SE16N or SE11 to check related tables for foreign key dependencies.
  
  
  
  Check locks:
  
  Use transaction SM12 to check if the record is locked by another user or process.
  If locked, wait for the lock to be released or coordinate with the user holding the lock.
  
  
  
  Check authorizations:
  
  Ensure the user has the necessary authorizations to delete the record.
  Use transaction SU53 after the error occurs to check missing authorizations.
  
  
  
  Check application logs:
  
  Use transaction SLG1 to check application logs for more detailed error messages.
  
  
  
  Database consistency:
  
  Run database consistency checks or consult your database administrator.
  Check for database errors or inconsistencies.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If you have development access, debug the program or function module that performs the deletion to identify the exact cause.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes and Support:
  
  Search for SAP Notes related to WTRA013 or the specific module you are working with.
  If the problem persists, raise a support ticket with SAP including detailed logs and steps to reproduce.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SM12: Display and manage locks.
  SE16/SE16N: Data browser to check table contents.
  SU53: Display authorization check results.
  SLG1: Application log display.
  ST22: Dump analysis if the error causes a short dump.
  
  
  
  Common Modules/Areas:
  
  This error can appear in various modules where data deletion is performed, such as MM (Material Management), SD (Sales and Distribution), FI (Financial Accounting), or custom developments.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check SAP Support Portal for notes related to WTRA013 or database deletion errors.
  Example note search terms: "WTRA013 deletion unsuccessful", "database error deletion SAP".
  
  
  
  
  If you provide the context or module where this error occurs, I can help you with more specific guidance.