How To Fix 40587 - Generated process instructions were deleted

40587 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 40 - Messages for Process Orders

• Message number: 587

• Message text: Generated process instructions were deleted

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 40587 - Generated process instructions were deleted ?

  The SAP error message 40587, which states "Generated process instructions were deleted," typically occurs in the context of production planning and execution, particularly when dealing with process orders or production orders in SAP. This error indicates that the system has deleted the generated process instructions for a particular order, which can disrupt the production process.
  Causes:
  
  Order Deletion: The process instructions may have been deleted due to the deletion of the associated production or process order.
  Status Changes: Changes in the status of the order (e.g., if the order was set to "Completed" or "Cancelled") can lead to the deletion of process instructions.
  Manual Deletion: Users may have manually deleted the process instructions or the order itself.
  System Errors: There could be underlying system issues or bugs that lead to the unintended deletion of process instructions.
  
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration in the production planning module may lead to inconsistencies in how process instructions are generated and