How To Fix AD008 - Values for domain & were deleted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AD - Data Dictionary application messages

• Message number: 008

• Message text: Values for domain & were deleted

What causes this issue?

The specified values have been deleted.

System Response

None

How to fix this error?

No action required.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AD008 - Values for domain & were deleted ?

  The SAP error message AD008 indicates that values for a specific domain have been deleted. This typically occurs when there are inconsistencies or issues with the domain values in the SAP system. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information for this error:
  Cause:
  
  Domain Value Deletion: The error arises when values that were previously defined for a domain (a set of permissible values for a field) have been deleted. This can happen due to data maintenance activities or changes in configuration.
  Data Consistency Issues: If there are references to the deleted domain values in various tables or configurations, it can lead to this error.
  Transport Issues: Sometimes, when transporting changes between systems (e.g., from development to production), domain values may not be properly included, leading to missing values.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Domain Values: 
  
  Go to transaction code SE11 (Data Dictionary) and check the domain in question. Verify if the values are indeed missing.
  If the values are missing, you may need to re-enter them manually.
  
  
  
  Restore Deleted Values: 
  
  If you have a backup or a transport request that includes the deleted values, you can restore them from there.
  If the values were deleted accidentally, you may need to consult with your SAP Basis or ABAP team to see if they can restore them from a backup.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check: 
  
  Use transaction SE14 (Database Utility) to check for inconsistencies in the database related to the domain.
  You may also want to run consistency checks on the relevant tables to ensure there are no orphaned references.
  
  
  
  Review Transport Requests: 
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, review the transport logs to ensure that all necessary objects were included and that there were no errors during the transport.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: 
  
  Check SAP Notes and documentation related to the specific domain and error message for any additional guidance or known issues.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SE11: Data Dictionary for checking domains and data elements.
  SE14: Database Utility for checking and repairing database inconsistencies.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: 
  
  Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  Support: 
  
  If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the AD008 error and implement a solution to resolve it.