How To Fix BC173 - A group appointment was deleted (participants have been informed)

BC173 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BC - Scheduler (calendar)

• Message number: 173

• Message text: A group appointment was deleted (participants have been informed)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BC173 - A group appointment was deleted (participants have been informed) ?

  The SAP error message BC173, which states "A group appointment was deleted (participants have been informed)," typically occurs in the context of SAP's calendar or scheduling functionalities, particularly when dealing with group appointments in SAP Business Suite or SAP ERP systems.
  
  Cause:
  
  Deletion of Appointment: The primary cause of this error message is that a group appointment has been deleted from the system. This could happen due to user action or as part of a system process.
  Notification to Participants: The message indicates that all participants of the group appointment have been informed about the deletion, which is a standard procedure in SAP to ensure that all involved parties are aware of changes.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Appointment Status: Verify the status of the group appointment in the system. If it has been deleted, you may need to recreate the appointment if it is still needed.
  Review Notifications: Ensure that participants have received the notification about the deletion.