How To Fix DO587 - & & (& version) was deleted (check references)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 587

• Message text: & & (& version) was deleted (check references)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DO587 - & & (& version) was deleted (check references) ?

  The SAP error message "DO587 & & (& version) was deleted (check references)" typically indicates that a document object (often a document or a version of a document) has been deleted in the system, and there are references or dependencies that still point to it. This can occur in various SAP modules, particularly in Document Management System (DMS) or when dealing with document-related transactions.
  Cause:
  
  Deletion of Document: The document or its version has been deleted from the system.
  References Exist: There are still references in the system that point to the deleted document, which can cause inconsistencies.
  Data Integrity Issues: The system is trying to access a document that no longer exists, leading to this error.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check References: 
  
  Use transaction codes like SE11 (Data Dictionary) or SE16 (Data Browser) to check for any references to the deleted document in relevant tables.
  Look for tables that might store document references, such as DOKU or DOKUVER (depending on your SAP version).
  
  
  
  Update or Remove References:
  
  If you find references to the deleted document, you may need to update them to point to a valid document or remove them if they are no longer needed.
  This may involve updating custom programs or configurations that reference the deleted document.
  
  
  
  Restore Document:
  
  If the document was deleted by mistake, check if it can be restored from a backup or if it can be recreated.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific module you are working with for any additional guidance on handling deleted documents.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists and you cannot resolve it, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance. They may provide specific notes or patches that address this issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as DMS, CV01N (Create Document), CV02N (Change Document), and CV03N (Display Document) for managing documents in SAP.
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to document management and error handling in the SAP Support Portal.
  System Logs: Check system logs (transaction SLG1) for any additional error messages or warnings that may provide more context about the issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and take appropriate action to resolve it.