How To Fix AQV103 - Functional area & deleted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AQV - Message texts for SAP Query

• Message number: 103

• Message text: Functional area & deleted

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AQV103 - Functional area & deleted ?

  The SAP error message AQV103, which states "Functional area & deleted," typically occurs when there is an attempt to use a functional area that has been marked as deleted in the system. This can happen in various contexts, such as during the creation or modification of cost centers, internal orders, or other financial objects that require a functional area.
  Cause:
  
  Deleted Functional Area: The functional area you are trying to use has been deleted from the system. This could be due to data maintenance activities or organizational changes.
  Incorrect Configuration: The functional area may not be properly configured in the system, leading to inconsistencies.
  Data Migration Issues: If data has been migrated from another system, there may be references to functional areas that no longer exist in the current system.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Functional Area Status: Verify the status of the functional area in question. You can do this by navigating to the relevant configuration or master data transaction (e.g., transaction code OKEQ for functional area settings).
  Recreate or Reactivate: If the functional area is indeed deleted and you need it, you may need to recreate it or reactivate it if possible. This typically involves going to the configuration settings and creating a new functional area with the same attributes.
  Update References: If the functional area is no longer needed, ensure that all references to it in your transactions or master data are updated to point to a valid functional area.
  Consult Documentation: Review any relevant documentation or change logs to understand why the functional area was deleted and if there are any implications for your business processes.
  Contact SAP Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance, especially if this is impacting critical business processes.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as OKEQ (for functional area configuration) and OKEE (for functional area assignment).
  Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view and modify functional area settings.
  Impact Analysis: Before making changes, conduct an impact analysis to understand how the deletion or recreation of a functional area might affect existing reports, allocations, and other financial processes.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to address the AQV103 error and ensure that your functional area settings are correctly configured in SAP.