How To Fix KX284 - Aspect &: Sender structures have been deleted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KX - EC-EIS/EC-BP: Data basis, data collection

• Message number: 284

• Message text: Aspect &: Sender structures have been deleted

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KX284 - Aspect &: Sender structures have been deleted ?

  The SAP error message KX284, which states "Aspect &: Sender structures have been deleted," typically occurs in the context of Profitability Analysis (CO-PA) when there are issues related to the data structures used for reporting or analysis. This error indicates that the sender structures (which are used to allocate costs or revenues) have been deleted or are no longer available in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Deleted Sender Structures: The most common cause of this error is that the sender structures that were previously defined for a particular aspect (like a cost center or profit center) have been deleted or are not available in the system.
  Configuration Changes: Changes in the configuration of the CO-PA module, such as modifications to the characteristics or value fields, can lead to this error if the sender structures are not properly maintained.
  Transport Issues: If the sender structures were transported from one system to another (e.g., from development to production) and the transport did not include the necessary sender structures, this error may occur.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Sender Structures: Verify if the sender structures that are referenced in the error message still exist in the system. You can do this by navigating to the relevant configuration settings in CO-PA.
  Recreate or Restore Structures: If the sender structures have been deleted, you may need to recreate them or restore them from a backup or transport request.
  Review Configuration: Ensure that the configuration for CO-PA is correct and that all necessary sender structures are properly defined and active.
  Transport Management: If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport logs to ensure that all necessary objects were included in the transport request. If not, you may need to re-transport the missing objects.
  Consult Documentation: Review SAP documentation or notes related to CO-PA and sender structures for any specific guidance or updates that may apply to your version of SAP.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like KE52 (Change Sender Structure) or KE54 (Display Sender Structure) to manage sender structures.
  SAP Notes: Check for relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the KX284 error and implement a solution to resolve it.