How To Fix /PLMI/PPE4160 - Header data &1 deleted

/PLMI/PPE4160 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PLMI/PPE4 -

• Message number: 160

• Message text: Header data &1 deleted

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PLMI/PPE4160 - Header data &1 deleted ?

  The SAP error message /PLMI/PPE4160 Header data &1 deleted typically occurs in the context of SAP's Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) or similar modules where header data for a specific object (like a project, document, or item) has been deleted or is no longer available.
  
  Cause:
  
  Data Deletion: The most common cause of this error is that the header data for the specified object (indicated by &1) has been deleted from the database. This could happen due to manual deletion, data archiving, or a data integrity issue.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or access the header data, leading to the perception that it has been deleted.
  System Configuration: Changes in system configuration or settings might lead to the unavailability of certain data.
  Data Migration Issues: If data was migrated from another system or during an upgrade, there might be inconsistencies or missing data.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Data Existence: Verify if the