How To Fix P0721 - Operation & deleted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: P0 - Messages for Transactions PE01, PE02 and PE03

• Message number: 721

• Message text: Operation & deleted

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message P0721 - Operation & deleted ?

  The SAP error message "P0721 Operation & deleted" typically indicates that a specific operation in a production order or routing has been deleted or is no longer available in the system. This can occur for various reasons, such as changes in the production process, updates to the routing, or manual deletions.
  Cause:
  
  Deleted Operation: The operation referenced in the production order or routing has been deleted from the system.
  Changes in Routing: If the routing has been modified and the operation in question is no longer part of it, this error may occur.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data due to system updates or manual changes.
  Transport Issues: If changes were transported from a development environment to production, and the operation was deleted in the development environment, it may lead to this error.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Routing: Verify the routing associated with the production order. Ensure that the operation in question exists in the routing.
  Recreate Operation: If the operation was deleted intentionally, you may need to recreate it in the routing or production order.
  Update Production Order: If the operation has been changed or replaced, update the production order to reflect the current routing.
  Consult Change Logs: Check the change logs to see if there were any recent changes made to the routing or production order that could have led to the deletion of the operation.
  System Consistency Check: Run consistency checks in the system to identify any discrepancies between the production order and the routing.
  Contact Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like CO02 (Change Production Order) or CA03 (Display Routing) to investigate the issue further.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation for production orders and routings to understand how operations are managed and the implications of deleting them.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a suitable solution.