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How To Fix WRF_DISPRO016 - Deletion program was started on &1 &2


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  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: WRF_DISPRO -

  • Message number: 016

  • Message text: Deletion program was started on &1 &2

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  • What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WRF_DISPRO016 - Deletion program was started on &1 &2 ?

    Certainly! Here's detailed information about the SAP message WRF_DISPRO016:


    SAP Message: WRF_DISPRO016

    Text: Deletion program was started on &1 &2


    1. Cause

    This message is an informational message indicating that a deletion program related to production orders or process orders has been started on a specific date and time (represented by placeholders &1 and &2).

    • The message typically appears when a background job or a report that deletes or cleans up production order data is initiated.
    • It is not an error but a confirmation or log message.
    • The deletion program could be related to clearing old or completed production orders, order history, or related data to maintain system performance and data hygiene.

    2. Solution / Action

    Since this is an informational message, no error correction is needed. However, the following points are relevant:

    • Verify the deletion program: Check which deletion program or report was started. This can be done by looking at the job logs or the program name in the job scheduler (SM37).
    • Confirm the schedule: Ensure that the deletion program is scheduled as per your system's data retention and housekeeping policies.
    • Check the impact: If you are concerned about data loss, verify what data the deletion program affects. Usually, these programs delete only data that is no longer needed (e.g., completed orders older than a certain date).
    • Monitor the job: Check the job status and logs to confirm that the deletion program completed successfully without errors.

    3. Related Information

    • Typical programs related to this message:
      Programs like RCO_DELETE_ORDERS, RCO_DELETE_ORDERS_OLD, or other custom deletion programs for production orders or process orders.

    • Transaction codes to check jobs:

      • SM37 — Job Monitoring
      • COHV — Mass processing of production orders
      • CO02 / CO03 — Order change/display (to verify order status)
    • Data retention and housekeeping:
      SAP systems often have scheduled jobs to delete or archive old production order data to improve system performance and reduce database size.

    • Message class:
      The message class WRF_DISPRO is related to production order processing.


    Summary

    Aspect Details
    Message WRF_DISPRO016
    Type Informational message
    Cause Deletion program for production orders started on a specific date/time
    Solution No error; verify job scheduling and logs
    Related T-codes SM37, COHV, CO02, CO03
    Notes Part of system housekeeping and data cleanup

    If you want to stop or modify the deletion program, you should coordinate with your SAP Basis or Production Planning (PP) team to adjust the job scheduling or parameters.


    If you need more specific help, please provide the exact context or the program/job name that triggered this message.

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