How To Fix DO687 - & & was deleted from the database

DO687 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 687

• Message text: & & was deleted from the database

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DO687 - & & was deleted from the database ?

  The SAP error message "DO687 & & was deleted from the database" typically indicates that a specific object (like a document, record, or entry) that you are trying to access or manipulate has been deleted from the database. This can occur in various contexts, such as when working with documents in SAP Document Management System (DMS), or when dealing with master data or transactional data.
  Causes:
  
  Manual Deletion: The object was manually deleted by a user or through a batch job.
  Data Archiving: The object may have been archived as part of a data management strategy.
  System Cleanup: A system cleanup process may have removed the object due to retention policies.
  Incorrect Object Reference: The application may be trying to access an object that never existed or was incorrectly referenced.
  Database Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the database that led to the object being marked as deleted.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Object Existence: Verify if the object still exists