How To Fix /SAPAPO/SDP186 - Selected entries have been deleted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/SDP -

• Message number: 186

• Message text: Selected entries have been deleted

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/SDP186 - Selected entries have been deleted ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/SDP186 Selected entries have been deleted typically occurs in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO), particularly when working with the Supply Network Planning (SNP) or Demand Planning (DP) modules. This message indicates that the entries you are trying to work with have been deleted from the system, which can happen for various reasons.
  Causes:
  
  Data Deletion: The entries you are trying to access or manipulate have been deleted from the database. This could be due to a manual deletion by a user or a batch job that cleans up old or unnecessary data.
  Data Consistency Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the data, possibly due to failed updates or incomplete transactions.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or manipulate certain entries, leading to confusion about their existence.
  Selection Criteria: The selection criteria used in the transaction may not match any existing entries, leading to the perception that they have been deleted.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Data Existence: Verify if the entries you are trying to access still exist in the system. You can do this by running a report or transaction that lists the relevant data.
  Review Deletion Logs: If you have access, check the deletion logs or audit trails to see if the entries were deleted and by whom.
  Recreate Entries: If the entries were deleted and are necessary for your operations, you may need to recreate them manually or restore them from a backup if available.
  Adjust Selection Criteria: Ensure that the selection criteria you are using in your transaction are correct and that they match the existing data.
  Check Authorizations: Make sure that you have the necessary authorizations to view or manipulate the entries in question.
  Consult with IT Support: If the issue persists, it may be beneficial to consult with your IT support team or SAP Basis team to investigate further.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes in SAP APO, such as /SAPAPO/SDP94 for demand planning or /SAPAPO/SNP94 for supply network planning.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Documentation: Review the SAP documentation for APO to understand the data model and how entries are managed within the system.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and take appropriate action to resolve it.