How To Fix W4230 - &: & configuration data deleted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: W4 - Messages for material discontinuation

• Message number: 230

• Message text: &: & configuration data deleted

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message W4230 - &: & configuration data deleted ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message: W4230 & : & configuration data deleted
  
  1. Cause
  The warning message W4230 with the text "& : & configuration data deleted" typically occurs when configuration data related to a particular object or setting has been deleted or is missing in the system. This can happen in various SAP modules, but it is most commonly seen in areas involving customizing or configuration tables.
  Common causes include:
  
  Configuration entries (such as customizing settings, IMG activities, or master data configuration) have been deleted either intentionally or accidentally.
  Transport or system copy activities where configuration data was not properly transported or was lost.
  Inconsistent or incomplete configuration data due to system upgrades, patches, or manual changes.
  Reference to configuration data that no longer exists or has been removed.
  
  
  2. Solution
  To resolve the warning W4230, follow these steps:
  
  
  Identify the missing configuration data:
  
  Check the detailed message text (the placeholders "& : &" will be replaced by specific object names or configuration identifiers) to find out which configuration data is missing.
  Use transaction codes related to the module or process where the error occurs to verify the configuration.
  
  
  
  Restore or recreate the configuration data:
  
  If the configuration was deleted accidentally, restore it from a backup or transport request.
  Re-enter the configuration manually via the SAP IMG (Implementation Guide) or relevant customizing transactions.
  If the configuration data is part of a transport, re-import the transport request containing the configuration.
  
  
  
  Check system consistency:
  
  Run consistency checks or validation reports for the affected module.
  Use transaction SCC4 or STMS to verify transport status if transport issues are suspected.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Search for SAP Notes related to message W4230 in the SAP Support Portal for module-specific guidance or known issues.
  
  
  
  
  3. Related Information
  
  Message Class: W42 (or similar, depending on module)
  Transaction Codes: Depends on the module, e.g., SPRO (IMG), SM30 (table maintenance), or module-specific customizing transactions.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP OSS Notes for message W4230 for module-specific fixes or explanations.
  System Logs: Review system logs (SM21) and application logs (SLG1) for related errors or warnings.
  Transport Management: If the issue is related to transports, verify transport logs and re-import if necessary.
  
  
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  Error Message
  W4230 & : & configuration data deleted
  
  
  Cause
  Configuration data has been deleted or missing
  
  
  Solution
  Identify missing data, restore or recreate configuration, check transports and system consistency
  
  
  Related Info
  SAP Notes, IMG customizing, transport logs, system/application logs
  
  
  
  
  If you provide the exact module or context where this error occurs, I can help you with more specific instructions or SAP Notes references.