How To Fix DO504 - & & & (A version) was deleted; error in dependent table &

DO504 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DO - Dictionary: Mass activation of domains and data elements

• Message number: 504

• Message text: & & & (A version) was deleted; error in dependent table &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DO504 - & & & (A version) was deleted; error in dependent table & ?

  The SAP error message "DO504 & & & (A version) was deleted; error in dependent table &" typically indicates that there is an issue with a version of a document or data object that has been deleted, and there are still references to it in dependent tables. This can occur in various SAP modules, particularly in document management or when dealing with versioned objects.
  
  Cause:
  
  Deleted Version: The specific version of a document or object has been deleted from the system, but there are still references to it in other tables or records.
  Data Integrity Issues: The deletion may have caused a violation of data integrity rules, leading to inconsistencies in the database.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings that do not properly handle the deletion of versions, leading to orphaned references.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Dependencies: Identify the dependent tables that are referencing the deleted version. You can use transaction codes like SE11 (Data Dictionary) or