How To Fix /SAPAPO/PROD073 - Text for product version deleted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/PROD -

• Message number: 073

• Message text: Text for product version deleted

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/PROD073 - Text for product version deleted ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/PROD073 indicates that the text for a product version has been deleted in the Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) module. This error typically arises when there is an attempt to access or display a product version that no longer has an associated text description in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Deletion of Product Version Text: The most common cause is that the text for the specified product version has been deleted, either intentionally or accidentally.
  Data Consistency Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the master data, especially if there were recent changes or deletions made in the product master data.
  Transport Issues: If the system is part of a transport landscape, the text might not have been transported correctly from one system to another.
  
  Solution:
  
  Recreate the Text: If the text for the product version was deleted, you can recreate it. Navigate to the relevant transaction (e.g., /SAPAPO/PROD for product master data) and enter the product version to add the necessary text.
  Check Data Consistency: Use transaction codes like /SAPAPO/TS (for consistency checks) to identify and resolve any inconsistencies in the master data.
  Review Change Logs: Check the change logs to see who deleted the text and why. This can help in understanding if it was an error or part of a planned change.
  Transport Management: If the issue is related to transport, ensure that all necessary objects, including texts, are included in the transport request and that they have been successfully imported into the target system.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as /SAPAPO/PROD for product master data maintenance and /SAPAPO/TS for consistency checks.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional guidance or patches that may address the issue.
  Documentation: Review the SAP APO documentation for best practices on managing product versions and their texts to prevent similar issues in the future.
  
  If the problem persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or reach out to SAP support for further assistance.