How To Fix PF101 - Documentation for & deleted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PF - System parametrization messages in Computing Ctr Mgmt System

• Message number: 101

• Message text: Documentation for & deleted

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PF101 - Documentation for & deleted ?

  The SAP error message PF101 ("Documentation for & deleted") typically occurs when you are trying to access documentation for a particular object (like a program, function module, or transaction) that has been deleted from the system. This can happen for various reasons, such as system updates, deletions by users, or changes in the configuration.
  Cause:
  
  Deletion of Documentation: The documentation for the specified object has been deleted from the SAP system.
  Object Deletion: The object itself (like a program or transaction) may have been deleted, leading to the absence of its associated documentation.
  Transport Issues: If the object was transported from one system to another, and the documentation was not included in the transport request, it may lead to this error.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to view the documentation, leading to confusion.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Object Existence: Verify if the object for which you are trying to access documentation still exists in the system. You can do this by using transaction codes like SE80 (Object Navigator) or SE37 (Function Module).
  
  
  Recreate Documentation: If the documentation has been deleted, you may need to recreate it. This can be done by accessing the object and adding the necessary documentation again.
  
  
  Transport Documentation: If the object was transported, ensure that the transport request included the documentation. If not, you may need to create a new transport request that includes the documentation.
  
  
  Check Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view the documentation. If you suspect this is the issue, contact your SAP security administrator.
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  
  
  System Refresh: If this error occurs after a system refresh, ensure that all necessary objects and documentation were properly transported and are available in the new system.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Documentation: Familiarize yourself with the SAP documentation process and how to manage documentation for various objects.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they found effective.
  SAP Support: If the issue persists and is critical, consider reaching out to SAP Support for assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the PF101 error and restore access to the necessary documentation.