How To Fix SBCOMS603 - Document deleted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SBCOMS - Messages for Business Communication Services

• Message number: 603

• Message text: Document deleted

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SBCOMS603 - Document deleted ?

  The SAP error message SBCOMS603: Document deleted typically indicates that a document you are trying to access or process has been deleted from the system. This can occur in various contexts, such as when working with sales orders, purchase orders, or other document types in SAP.
  Causes:
  
  Manual Deletion: The document may have been manually deleted by a user with the appropriate permissions.
  Data Archiving: The document could have been archived as part of a data management strategy, which removes it from active tables but may still be accessible through archived data.
  System Cleanup: Automated processes or batch jobs may have deleted the document as part of a cleanup routine.
  Incorrect Document Number: The document number you are trying to access may be incorrect or mistyped.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the document may exist, but the user does not have the necessary authorizations to view it.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Verify Document Existence: Check if the document number is correct. You can do this by searching for the document in the relevant transaction or using the document overview.
  Check Deletion Logs: If you have access, check the deletion logs or audit trails to see if the document was deleted and by whom.
  Consult with IT or SAP Basis Team: If the document was deleted unintentionally, consult with your IT or SAP Basis team to see if it can be restored from backups or if it was archived.
  Review Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to access the document. If not, contact your SAP security team to request the appropriate access.
  Use Archive Information: If the document was archived, you may need to access the archived data using the appropriate transaction codes (e.g., SARA for archiving).
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  SARA: For archiving management.
  SCDO: For document management.
  SE16N: For data table access to check if the document exists in the database.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. You can search the SAP Support Portal for specific notes that may address your situation.
  
  
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation or user manuals related to the specific module you are working with (e.g., SD for Sales and Distribution, MM for Materials Management) for more context on document handling.
  
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to escalate the matter to your SAP support team for further investigation.