How To Fix KA173 - Component deleted

KA173 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KA - CO Overhead Costs: Overhead, Accrual Calculation

• Message number: 173

• Message text: Component deleted

What causes this issue?

The component has been deleted.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KA173 - Component deleted ?

  The SAP error message KA173 ("Component deleted") typically occurs in the context of controlling (CO) and product costing (CO-PC) when a component that is part of a bill of materials (BOM) or a routing has been deleted or is no longer available in the system. This can happen for various reasons, such as changes in the BOM, changes in the material master, or data inconsistencies.
  Causes:
  
  Deleted Component: The component material has been deleted from the system or marked as inactive.
  Changes in BOM: The BOM has been modified, and the component in question is no longer part of it.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the database or issues with the data integrity.
  Material Master Changes: Changes in the material master data that affect the component's availability.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check BOM: Verify the BOM for the material in question to see if the component is indeed deleted or modified. You can do this using transaction code