How To Fix AH104 - Reference value was deleted

AH104 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AH - IS-U billing (master data)

• Message number: 104

• Message text: Reference value was deleted

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AH104 - Reference value was deleted ?

  The SAP error message AH104, which states "Reference value was deleted," typically occurs in the context of the SAP system when dealing with reference values in various modules, such as Material Management (MM), Sales and Distribution (SD), or Financial Accounting (FI). This error indicates that a reference value that is required for a particular transaction or process has been deleted or is no longer available in the system.
  Causes:
  
  Deletion of Reference Data: The most common cause is that the reference value (such as a material, customer, vendor, or other master data) has been deleted from the system.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data due to improper data migration or updates.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, users may not have the necessary authorizations to access certain reference values, leading to this error.
  Configuration Changes: Changes in configuration settings or master data settings can also lead to this error if the reference values are no