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

DO587 - Overview

• 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