How To Fix ED038 - Message class & deleted

ED038 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ED - ABAP/4 Editor messages

• Message number: 038

• Message text: Message class & deleted

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ED038 - Message class & deleted ?

  The SAP error message ED038, which falls under the message class ED, typically indicates that a certain object or entry has been deleted or is no longer available in the system. This message can occur in various contexts, such as when dealing with master data, configuration settings, or transactional data.
  
  Cause:
  The error message ED038 usually arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  Deleted Master Data: The object you are trying to access (e.g., a material, vendor, customer, etc.) has been deleted from the system.
  Inconsistent Data: There may be inconsistencies in the data, such as references to deleted entries in configuration or transactional data.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or access the data, leading to the perception that the data is deleted.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the ED038 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Object Existence:
  
  Verify if the object you are trying to access still exists in