How To Fix K8141 - The recipe source type has been deleted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: K8 - CO Planning: Messages for Function Group KAPP

• Message number: 141

• Message text: The recipe source type has been deleted

What causes this issue?

You have deleted the recipe types, but there was still an entry for the
recipe source type. For initial recipe types, however, you are not
allowed to plan any recipe source types.

System Response

The recipe source type was also deleted.

How to fix this error?

Check whether you really do not want to execute recipe planning, and,
if required, re-enter the recipe types and/or the recipe source type.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message K8141 - The recipe source type has been deleted ?

  The SAP error message K8141, which states "The recipe source type has been deleted," typically occurs in the context of SAP's Production Planning (PP) or Recipe Management modules. This error indicates that the system is trying to access a recipe source type that has been deleted or is no longer available in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Deleted Recipe Source Type: The most common cause is that the recipe source type referenced in the recipe or production order has been deleted from the system.
  Configuration Changes: Changes in configuration settings or master data that affect the recipe source types can lead to this error.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the database where the recipe is trying to reference a source type that does not exist.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Recipe Source Types: 
  
  Go to the relevant transaction (e.g., C201 for creating recipes) and check the list of available recipe source types. Ensure that the source type you are trying to use is present.
  
  
  
  Restore Deleted Source Type: 
  
  If the source type has been deleted, you may need to restore it if possible. This could involve re-creating the source type in the system.
  
  
  
  Update Recipes: 
  
  If the source type is no longer needed, you may need to update the recipes that reference the deleted source type to use a valid, existing source type.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration: 
  
  Review the configuration settings in the SAP system related to recipe management to ensure that everything is set up correctly.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: 
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on managing recipe source types and resolving related errors.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support: 
  
  If the issue persists and you cannot resolve it, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance. They can provide more detailed insights based on your specific system configuration.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as C201 (Create Recipe), C202 (Change Recipe), and C203 (Display Recipe) to manage recipes effectively.
  Master Data Management: Understanding how master data is managed in SAP can help prevent similar issues in the future.
  Change Logs: Check change logs to see if any recent changes were made to recipe source types that could have led to this error.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the K8141 error and implement a solution to resolve it.