How To Fix CURTO1043 - PDS for material &1, plant &2, application &3, alternative &4 deleted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CURTO1 - PDS Generation (ERP system)

• Message number: 043

• Message text: PDS for material &1, plant &2, application &3, alternative &4 deleted

What causes this issue?

A bill of material has been deleted in ERP. The system writes a change
pointer for the deletion. When transaction CURTO_CREATE_BOM is executed,
the change pointers are read and the related production data structures
are deleted in APO.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CURTO1043 - PDS for material &1, plant &2, application &3, alternative &4 deleted ?

  The SAP error message CURTO1043 indicates that a Process Design Specification (PDS) for a specific material, plant, application, and alternative has been deleted. This error typically arises in the context of production planning and control, particularly when working with PDS in SAP's Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) module or in the context of SAP S/4HANA.
  Cause:
  
  Deletion of PDS: The most straightforward cause is that the PDS for the specified material and plant has been deleted, either intentionally or accidentally.
  Data Consistency Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the database or issues with data synchronization between different systems (e.g., between SAP ERP and SAP APO).
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, users may not have the necessary authorizations to access the PDS, leading to the perception that it has been deleted.
  Configuration Changes: Changes in configuration settings or master data that affect the PDS can also lead to this error.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check PDS Existence: Verify if the PDS for the specified material, plant, application, and alternative still exists in the system. You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction (e.g., /SAPAPO/PDS in APO) and checking the PDS details.
  Recreate PDS: If the PDS has indeed been deleted, you may need to recreate it. This can be done through the appropriate transaction or by using the relevant master data maintenance transactions.
  Data Consistency Check: Run consistency checks to ensure that there are no discrepancies in the data. This may involve using transaction codes like COKA or COKA for consistency checks in APO.
  Authorization Check: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to view and manage PDS. This may involve checking user roles and permissions in the SAP system.
  Consult Documentation: Review any recent changes in configuration or master data that might have affected the PDS. Documentation or change logs can provide insights into what might have led to the deletion.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as /SAPAPO/PDS, COKA, or C223 (for PDS maintenance).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to PDS management and the specific error message CURTO1043.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the CURTO1043 error effectively.