How To Fix PQ158 - The entry '&3' was deleted from &4 in &1 "&2"

PQ158 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 158

• Message text: The entry '&3' was deleted from &4 in &1 "&2"

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PQ158 - The entry '&3' was deleted from &4 in &1 "&2" ?

  The SAP error message PQ158 indicates that a specific entry has been deleted from a particular object in the system. The message format typically includes placeholders that are replaced with specific values when the error occurs. Here's a breakdown of the components of the error message:
  
  &1: The object type (e.g., a specific material or production order).
  &2: The name or identifier of the object.
  &3: The entry that was deleted.
  &4: The type of object from which the entry was deleted.
  
  Cause
  The error message PQ158 usually occurs due to one of the following reasons:
  
  Data Deletion: The entry referenced in the error message has been deleted from the database. This could happen due to manual deletion, data migration, or data cleanup processes.
  Inconsistent Data: There may be inconsistencies in the data, such as references to entries that no longer exist.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or access the data,