How To Fix KX493 - Field group &1 deleted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 493

• Message text: Field group &1 deleted

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KX493 - Field group &1 deleted ?

  The SAP error message KX493, which states "Field group &1 deleted," typically occurs in the context of controlling (CO) or profitability analysis (CO-PA) when there is an issue with the field group configuration in the system. This error indicates that a field group that is expected to be present has been deleted or is no longer available in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Field Group Deletion: The most common cause is that the field group referenced in the error message has been deleted from the configuration settings.
  Configuration Changes: Changes in the configuration settings, such as modifications to the data structure or field groups in CO-PA or other related modules, can lead to this error.
  Transport Issues: If the field group was part of a transport request that was not properly imported or was deleted in the target system, this could also trigger the error.
  Custom Development: If there are custom developments or enhancements that reference the deleted field group, this could lead to the error being raised.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Field Group Configuration: 
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP (Transaction code: SPRO) and navigate to the relevant area (e.g., CO-PA settings).
  Verify if the field group mentioned in the error message exists. If it has been deleted, you may need to recreate it or restore it from a backup.
  
  
  
  Review Transport Requests: 
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport logs to see if the field group was included and whether it was successfully imported.
  If necessary, re-import the transport request or manually recreate the field group.
  
  
  
  Check Custom Code: 
  
  If there are custom programs or reports that reference the field group, review the code to ensure it does not reference the deleted field group. Update the code as necessary.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: 
  
  Review any documentation related to the changes made in the system that might have led to the deletion of the field group.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support: 
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance, especially if this is a production environment.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  SPRO: Customizing settings
  KOB1: Display actual line items
  KE30: Report for CO-PA
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional guidance or patches that may address the issue.
  Documentation: Review SAP Help documentation for CO-PA and field group management for a better understanding of how field groups are used and configured.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the KX493 error and implement a solution to resolve it.