How To Fix SEPM_FPM038 - Product was deleted

SEPM_FPM038 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SEPM_FPM - EPM: Messages for FPM Applications

• Message number: 038

• Message text: Product was deleted

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SEPM_FPM038 - Details

• The SAP error message SEPM_FPM038, which states "Product was deleted," typically occurs in the context of SAP's Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) or similar modules where product data is managed. This error indicates that the product you are trying to access or manipulate has been marked as deleted in the system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Product Deletion: The most straightforward cause is that the product has been intentionally deleted by a user or through a process in the system.
  Data Synchronization Issues: If your system is integrated with other systems (like an ERP or external databases), there may be synchronization issues leading to discrepancies in product status.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or interact with the product, leading to confusion about its status.
  Data Integrity Issues: There may be issues with data integrity or corruption that could lead to the system incorrectly reporting that a product has been deleted.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Product Status: