How To Fix K0188 - Node & has been deleted

K0188 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: K0 - Error Messages for Central Controlling Routines

• Message number: 188

• Message text: Node & has been deleted

What causes this issue?

You deleted the node/sub-group including all the subordinate
nodes/sub-groups.

System Response

The SAP System automatically deletes all the subordinate nodes.

How to fix this error?

If you have deleted this node/sub-group by mistake, use <ZH>Create</>
to create the node/sub-group again.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message K0188 - Node & has been deleted ?

  The SAP error message K0188 ("Node & has been deleted") typically occurs in the context of SAP Controlling (CO) when there is an issue related to the master data or hierarchy structure in the system. This error indicates that a node (which could be a cost center, internal order, or another controlling object) that is being referenced has been deleted from the system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Deleted Master Data: The most common cause is that the node (e.g., cost center, internal order) has been deleted from the master data. This can happen due to data maintenance activities or incorrect data handling.
  Hierarchy Changes: If the node was part of a hierarchy (like a cost center hierarchy) and the hierarchy was modified, it may lead to this error if the system is trying to access a deleted node.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the database where references to the deleted node still exist in other