How To Fix BS004 - Existing markings were deleted

BS004 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BS - Status Management

• Message number: 004

• Message text: Existing markings were deleted

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BS004 - Existing markings were deleted ?

  The SAP error message BS004: Existing markings were deleted typically occurs in the context of the SAP system when dealing with batch management or inventory management processes. This error indicates that there were existing markings (which could refer to batch markings or stock markings) that were deleted, and as a result, the system cannot proceed with the operation you are trying to perform.
  Causes:
  
  Manual Deletion: The markings may have been manually deleted by a user or through a transaction that removed them.
  Batch Management Issues: If you are working with batch-managed materials, the error may arise if the batch markings are not consistent or if there are issues with the batch status.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the database or issues with the data integrity that lead to the deletion of markings.
  Transaction Errors: The error can occur during specific transactions, such as goods movements, where the system expects certain markings to