1P403 - Error during DELETE in table &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 1P - BCA: Payment Transactions

• Message number: 403

• Message text: Error during DELETE in table &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 1P403 - Error during DELETE in table &1 ?

  The SAP error message 1P403 indicates that there was an error during a DELETE operation on a specified table (denoted as &1). This error can occur for various reasons, and understanding the cause is essential for finding a solution. Here are some common causes and potential solutions:
  Causes:
  
  
  Foreign Key Constraints: The record you are trying to delete may be referenced by other tables due to foreign key constraints. If there are dependent records in other tables, the delete operation will fail.
  
  
  Locking Issues: The record may be locked by another transaction or user, preventing the delete operation from being executed.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user executing the delete operation may not have the necessary authorizations to delete records from the specified table.
  
  
  Data Integrity Issues: There may be data integrity issues that prevent the deletion of the record, such as inconsistencies in the data.
  
  
  Custom Logic: There may be custom code (like user exits, BAdIs, or triggers) that is preventing the deletion due to specific business logic.
  
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Foreign Key Constraints: 
  
  Use transaction codes like SE11 (Data Dictionary) to check the table structure and see if there are any foreign key relationships. If there are dependent records, you will need to delete those first.
  
  
  
  Release Locks: 
  
  Check if the record is locked using transaction SM12 (Display and Delete Locks). If it is locked, you may need to wait for the lock to be released or contact the user who holds the lock.
  
  
  
  Review Authorizations: 
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to perform delete operations on the table. You can check this using transaction SU53 (Authorization Check).
  
  
  
  Data Integrity Check: 
  
  Review the data in the table for any inconsistencies or issues that may prevent deletion. You may need to run consistency checks or consult with a data administrator.
  
  
  
  Debug Custom Logic: 
  
  If there is custom logic involved, you may need to debug the code to identify why the delete operation is being blocked. Use transaction SE80 or SE37 to analyze the relevant function modules or classes.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes: 
  
  Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional guidance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SE11 (Data Dictionary)
  SM12 (Display and Delete Locks)
  SU53 (Authorization Check)
  SE80 (Object Navigator)
  
  
  
  SAP Documentation: 
  
  Refer to SAP Help Portal for documentation related to database operations and error handling.
  
  
  
  SAP Community: 
  
  Engage with the SAP Community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a suitable solution. If the problem persists, consider reaching out to your SAP Basis or development team for further assistance.