How To Fix K8144 - The recipe type has been deleted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 144

• Message text: The recipe type has been deleted

What causes this issue?

You have deleted the recipe source type, but you have left the recipe
type as 1, 2 or 3. However, these recipe types are only advisable if
you are using a valid recipe source type.

System Response

The recipe type has therefore also been deleted.

How to fix this error?

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

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 K8144 - The recipe type has been deleted ?

  The SAP error message K8144, which states "The recipe 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 type that has been marked as deleted in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Deleted Recipe Type: The primary cause of this error is that the recipe type you are trying to use has been deleted from the system. This could happen due to data maintenance activities or changes in the configuration.
  Incorrect Configuration: If the recipe type is referenced in a production order or a process order, and it has been deleted, the system will throw this error.
  Transport Issues: If the recipe type was deleted in one environment (like development) and not properly transported to another environment (like production), it may lead to inconsistencies.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Recipe Type: Verify if the recipe type in question has indeed been deleted. You can do this by navigating to the relevant configuration or master data transaction in SAP (e.g., using transaction code C201 for recipes).
  Restore Recipe Type: If the recipe type is essential for your operations, you may need to restore it. This can be done by recreating the recipe type in the system if you have the necessary details.
  Update References: If the recipe type is no longer needed, ensure that all references to it in production orders, process orders, or other related documents are updated or removed.
  Check Transport Requests: If the deletion was part of a transport request, ensure that the transport was executed correctly and that all necessary objects are present in the target environment.
  Consult Documentation: Review any documentation or change logs to understand why the recipe type was deleted and whether it was intentional.
  
  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.
  Authorization: Ensure you have the necessary authorizations to view and modify recipe types in the system.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. SAP frequently updates its knowledge base with solutions for common problems.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with SAP support for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the K8144 error and restore functionality to your recipe management processes in SAP.