How To Fix /ECRS/UI_MD004 - Provider of information &1 was deleted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /ECRS/UI_MD -

• Message number: 004

• Message text: Provider of information &1 was deleted

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /ECRS/UI_MD004 - Provider of information &1 was deleted ?

  The SAP error message /ECRS/UI_MD004 Provider of information &1 was deleted typically indicates that a specific provider of information (such as a vendor, customer, or other master data entity) referenced in a transaction or process has been deleted from the system. This can occur in various contexts, such as when working with master data in SAP Customer Relationship Management (CRM) or other modules.
  Cause:
  
  Deletion of Master Data: The most common cause is that the master data (e.g., a vendor or customer) associated with the provider of information has been deleted from the system.
  Data Consistency Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the data, such as references to deleted entities in transactional data.
  Configuration Changes: Changes in configuration or settings that affect how providers of information are managed or displayed.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Master Data: Verify if the provider of information (indicated by &1 in the error message) still exists in the system. You can do this by checking the relevant master data transaction (e.g., transaction codes like BP for Business Partner, MK03 for Vendor, etc.).
  
  
  Restore Deleted Data: If the provider of information was deleted by mistake, you may need to restore it. This could involve re-creating the master data or using a backup if available.
  
  
  Update References: If the provider of information is no longer needed, ensure that all references to it in transactions or other master data are updated or removed to maintain data integrity.
  
  
  Check for Data Consistency: Use transaction codes like SE11 to check the database tables for inconsistencies or orphaned records that may reference the deleted provider.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific module you are working with for any additional troubleshooting steps or known issues.
  
  
  Contact Support: If the issue persists and you cannot resolve it, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes for managing master data, such as BP (Business Partner), MK01 (Create Vendor), XD01 (Create Customer), etc.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Data Archiving: If the deletion was part of a data archiving process, ensure that the archiving settings are correctly configured to avoid unintentional deletions.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.