How To Fix GK129 - Item category was deleted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GK - Messages for SAP Consolidation

• Message number: 129

• Message text: Item category was deleted

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GK129 - Item category was deleted ?

  The SAP error message GK129, which states "Item category was deleted," typically occurs in the context of sales and distribution (SD) or materials management (MM) when an item category that is being referenced in a transaction has been deleted or is no longer available in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Deletion of Item Category: The most common cause is that the item category has been deleted from the configuration settings in SAP. This can happen if someone with the necessary permissions has removed the item category from the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The item category may not be properly configured or may not exist in the current context of the transaction.
  Transport Issues: If the item category was deleted in one environment (like development) and not transported correctly to another environment (like production), it may lead to this error.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the master data or transaction data that reference the deleted item category.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Item Category Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP (Transaction code: SPRO).
  Navigate to the relevant area (e.g., Sales and Distribution or Materials Management) and check if the item category exists.
  If it has been deleted, you may need to recreate it or restore it from a backup if possible.
  
  
  
  Review Transaction Data:
  
  Check the transaction that is causing the error. Ensure that the item category being referenced is valid and exists in the system.
  If the transaction is referencing an old or incorrect item category, update it to a valid one.
  
  
  
  Transport Management:
  
  If the deletion was part of a transport request, ensure that the transport was executed correctly across all environments.
  Check the transport logs for any errors or issues.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Run consistency checks on the relevant master data to identify any discrepancies that may be causing the issue.
  Use transaction codes like SE11 (Data Dictionary) or SE16 (Data Browser) to investigate the relevant tables.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review any documentation or change logs to understand why the item category was deleted and if it was intentional.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP 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 such as:
  
  SPRO: Customizing settings
  VA01/VA02: Create/Change Sales Order
  ME21N/ME22N: Create/Change Purchase Order
  
  
  Item Category Determination: Understand how item categories are determined in the system and the dependencies involved.
  User Permissions: Ensure that only authorized personnel can make changes to item categories to prevent accidental deletions.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the GK129 error and implement a solution to resolve it.