How To Fix BC169 - The dominant was deleted

BC169 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BC - Scheduler (calendar)

• Message number: 169

• Message text: The dominant was deleted

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BC169 - The dominant was deleted ?

  The SAP error message BC169, which states "The dominant was deleted," typically occurs in the context of SAP Business Workflow or when dealing with business objects in SAP. This error indicates that a dominant object, which is required for the workflow or process to function correctly, has been deleted or is no longer available.
  
  Cause:
  
  Deletion of Objects: The most common cause is that a business object or workflow instance that was marked as dominant has been deleted from the system.
  Inconsistent Data: There may be inconsistencies in the database where the workflow or business object references are not properly maintained.
  Transport Issues: If objects were transported between systems (e.g., from development to production), there might be missing dependencies or objects that were not transported correctly.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Object Existence: Verify if the dominant object still exists in the system. You can do this by checking the relevant transaction codes or using the Object Navigator (SE80).
  Recreate