How To Fix COCM188 - The selected initiating object records have been deleted

COCM188 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: COCM - Order Change Management

• Message number: 188

• Message text: The selected initiating object records have been deleted

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message COCM188 - The selected initiating object records have been deleted ?

  The SAP error message COCM188, which states "The selected initiating object records have been deleted," typically occurs in the context of SAP Controlling (CO) when you are trying to access or process certain records that no longer exist in the system. This can happen in various scenarios, such as when you are working with cost objects, internal orders, or other controlling-related transactions.
  
  Cause:
  
  Deleted Records: The most common cause of this error is that the records you are trying to access have been deleted from the database. This could happen due to data archiving, manual deletion, or other data management processes.
  Data Consistency Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the database, where the initiating object records are expected to exist but have been removed or are not properly linked.
  Transaction Errors: If a transaction was not completed successfully, it might leave behind references to records that no longer exist.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check for Deletion: Verify if the