How To Fix PQ013 - & "&" was deleted with effect from &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PQ - HR-PD: Personnel Development

• Message number: 013

• Message text: & "&" was deleted with effect from &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PQ013 - & "&" was deleted with effect from & ?

  The SAP error message PQ013 typically indicates that a particular object (such as a production order, material, or other entity) has been deleted and is no longer available in the system. The message format usually includes placeholders for specific identifiers, such as the object type and the date of deletion.
  Cause:
  
  
  Deletion of Object: The primary cause of this error is that the object you are trying to access has been deleted from the system. This could happen due to various reasons, such as:
  
  Manual deletion by a user.
  Deletion as part of a data cleanup process.
  Deletion due to a business process that no longer requires the object.
  
  
  
  Data Integrity Issues: Sometimes, this error can arise from data integrity issues, where references to deleted objects are still present in the system.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Object Status: Verify if the object you are trying to access has indeed been deleted. You can do this by checking the relevant transaction or table in SAP.
  
  
  Restore Object: If the deletion was accidental and you have a backup or a way to restore the object, you can do so. This might involve re-creating the object or restoring it from a backup.
  
  
  Update References: If other objects or processes are referencing the deleted object, you may need to update those references to point to valid objects.
  
  
  Consult Logs: Check the system logs or change logs to understand when and why the object was deleted. This can provide insights into whether it was a planned deletion or an error.
  
  
  Contact Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP documentation for further assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Depending on the object type, you may use different transaction codes to check the status of the object (e.g., CO03 for production orders, MM03 for materials).
  Change Logs: Use transaction codes like SCU3 to view change logs for deleted objects, if applicable.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view or restore the object in question.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and address the PQ013 error in SAP.