How To Fix /BCV/CFG_PROV008 - Dependent objects were deleted

/BCV/CFG_PROV008 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /BCV/CFG_PROV -

• Message number: 008

• Message text: Dependent objects were deleted

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /BCV/CFG_PROV008 - Dependent objects were deleted ?

  The SAP error message /BCV/CFG_PROV008 Dependent objects were deleted typically occurs in the context of SAP Business Configuration (BC) or when working with configuration objects in SAP systems. This error indicates that there are dependent objects that have been deleted, which can lead to inconsistencies in the configuration.
  
  Cause:
  
  Deletion of Objects: The primary cause of this error is the deletion of objects that are still referenced by other configuration objects. This can happen if a user manually deletes a configuration object without considering its dependencies.
  Transport Issues: If objects are transported between systems (e.g., from development to production) and dependencies are not properly managed, it can lead to this error.
  Inconsistent Configuration: Changes made to the configuration without proper checks for dependencies can lead to this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Dependencies: Review the configuration objects to identify which dependent objects have been deleted. You can use transaction codes like SE11 (Data Dictionary) or SE80 (Object Navigator)