How To Fix /PRA/DVOLOPT013 - Marketing Group Allocation Entries of VL Doc &1 Doc Year &2 deleted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PRA/DVOLOPT -

• Message number: 013

• Message text: Marketing Group Allocation Entries of VL Doc &1 Doc Year &2 deleted

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PRA/DVOLOPT013 - Marketing Group Allocation Entries of VL Doc &1 Doc Year &2 deleted ?

  The SAP error message /PRA/DVOLOPT013 indicates that marketing group allocation entries for a specific delivery document (VL Doc) and document year have been deleted. This message typically arises in the context of SAP's Profitability Analysis (CO-PA) or related modules where marketing group allocations are relevant.
  Cause:
  
  
  Data Deletion: The most common cause of this error is that the marketing group allocation entries for the specified delivery document have been deleted from the database. This could happen due to:
  
  Manual deletion by a user.
  A batch job or program that cleans up old or unnecessary entries.
  Data inconsistencies or corruption.
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the system that lead to the automatic deletion of these entries under certain conditions.
  
  
  Document Flow Issues: If there are issues in the document flow or if the delivery document has been reversed or canceled, it may lead to the deletion of related allocation entries.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Data Integrity: Verify if the marketing group allocation entries exist for the specified delivery document and year. You can do this by checking the relevant tables in the SAP database (e.g., table related to marketing group allocations).
  
  
  Recreate Entries: If the entries have been deleted and are necessary for reporting or analysis, you may need to recreate them. This could involve:
  
  Re-running the allocation process.
  Manually entering the required data if applicable.
  
  
  
  Review Deletion Logic: If the deletion was unintentional, review the logic or programs that may be deleting these entries. Ensure that there are no batch jobs or custom programs that are set to delete these records without proper checks.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Check SAP documentation or notes related to this error message for any specific recommendations or patches that may address the issue.
  
  
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists and you cannot determine the cause, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance. They may provide insights based on the specific configuration and version of your SAP system.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes that may help in analyzing the issue, such as:
  
  SE11 (Data Dictionary) to check table structures.
  SE16 (Data Browser) to view table contents.
  COPA (Profitability Analysis) transactions for allocation processes.
  
  
  
  Tables: Look into tables that store marketing group allocations, such as:
  
  CE1xxxx (where xxxx is the operating concern).
  CE2xxxx for additional allocation details.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to /PRA/DVOLOPT013 for any known issues or fixes.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and address the error message effectively.