How To Fix KW013 - Business process & has been deleted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KW - CO-ABC Activity-Based Costing

• Message number: 013

• Message text: Business process & has been deleted

What causes this issue?

Business process &v1& has been deleted successfully.

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?

Note:
Since business process deletings are updated asynchronously, it may not
be possible to check the updated changes the updated with the display
function immediately after the appearance of this message.
In this case, retry displaying the business process after waiting a
while.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KW013 - Business process & has been deleted ?

  The SAP error message KW013, which states "Business process & has been deleted," typically occurs in the context of SAP Controlling (CO) or SAP Project System (PS) when a business process that is being referenced has been deleted from the system. This can happen for various reasons, such as data cleanup, changes in project structure, or incorrect configuration.
  Cause:
  
  Deletion of Business Process: The specific business process that is being referenced in a transaction or report has been deleted from the system.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data where references to the deleted business process still exist in other objects or transactions.
  Configuration Changes: Changes in the configuration settings or master data that affect the business process can lead to this error.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Business Process Status: Verify if the business process in question has indeed been deleted. You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction (e.g., KP26 for cost center planning) and checking the list of available business processes.
  
  
  Restore or Recreate the Business Process: If the business process is essential for your operations, consider restoring it from a backup or recreating it if possible.
  
  
  Update References: If the business process has been deleted intentionally, ensure that all references to it in other transactions, reports, or configurations are updated or removed.
  
  
  Data Consistency Check: Run consistency checks in the system to identify any other inconsistencies that may be causing the error. This can often be done through specific SAP transactions or reports designed for data integrity checks.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Review any documentation related to the deletion of the business process to understand the implications and ensure that all necessary adjustments have been made.
  
  
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists and you are unable to resolve it, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance. They may provide insights specific to your system configuration and version.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as KP26 (Cost Center Planning), CJ20N (Project Builder), or others that may be related to the business process in question.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. SAP Notes can provide specific guidance or fixes for known problems.
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view or modify business processes in the system, as lack of permissions can sometimes lead to misleading error messages.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the KW013 error in your SAP system.