How To Fix PV474 - External person &1 was deleted

PV474 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PV - Training and Event Management

• Message number: 474

• Message text: External person &1 was deleted

What causes this issue?

You have successfully deleted the external person &V1& (object number
&V2&) from plan version &V3&.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PV474 - External person &1 was deleted ?

  The SAP error message PV474 ("External person &1 was deleted") typically occurs when you are trying to access or process data related to an external person (such as a vendor, customer, or employee) that has been marked as deleted in the system. This can happen in various modules, including HR, CRM, or others where external personnel data is managed.
  
  Cause:
  
  Deletion of External Person: The most common cause is that the external person (identified by the ID &1) has been deleted from the system. This could be due to data cleanup processes, organizational changes, or manual deletion by a user.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the database where references to the deleted external person still exist in other records or transactions.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or process the data related to the external person.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Deletion Status: Verify if the external person has indeed