How To Fix TK188 - & & deleted following object &3&4

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: TK - Transport Organizer

• Message number: 188

• Message text: & & deleted following object &3&4

What causes this issue?

The object &V3&&V4& was deleted from the request by user &V2&.
<ZH>Caution</>
All changes made by &V2& while the request lock is set are no longer
protected.
Version management of all changes is no longer guaranteed for the
affected object.
Later developments using the affected objects may cause logically
inconsistent transports.

System Response

The object was deleted correctly from the request or task.

How to fix this error?

Make sure that no changes were made to the object.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message TK188 - & & deleted following object &3&4 ?

  The SAP error message TK188 typically indicates that a certain object has been deleted, and the system is unable to find it. The message format usually looks like this: "TK188: Deleted following object &3&4," where &3 and &4 are placeholders for specific object identifiers (like a material number, document number, etc.).
  Cause:
  
  
  Object Deletion: The most common cause of this error is that the object referenced in the error message has been deleted from the system. This could happen due to:
  
  Manual deletion by a user.
  Data cleanup processes that remove obsolete or unnecessary data.
  Changes in configuration or master data that lead to the removal of certain objects.
  
  
  
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the database, where references to deleted objects still exist in other tables or processes.
  
  
  Transport Issues: If the object was part of a transport request that was not properly imported, it could lead to missing objects in the target system.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Object Existence: Verify if the object still exists in the system. You can do this by using transaction codes relevant to the object type (e.g., MM03 for materials, ME23N for purchase orders, etc.).
  
  
  Restore Deleted Objects: If the object was deleted unintentionally, you may need to restore it from a backup or re-create it manually.
  
  
  Data Consistency Check: Run consistency checks or reports to identify any inconsistencies in the database. This may involve using transaction codes like SE11 (Data Dictionary) or SE14 (Database Utility).
  
  
  Review Transport Requests: If the issue is related to transport, check the transport logs and ensure that all necessary objects were included and properly imported.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Review SAP notes or documentation related to the specific object type for any known issues or additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists and you cannot resolve it, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes for the object type you are dealing with.
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to error TK188 in the SAP Support Portal for any specific fixes or recommendations.
  System Logs: Check system logs (transaction SM21) for any additional error messages or warnings that may provide more context about the issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the TK188 error in your SAP system.