How To Fix WS_INTRASTAT046 - Data deleted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WS_INTRASTAT - Settlement Management - Intrastat

• Message number: 046

• Message text: Data deleted

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WS_INTRASTAT046 - Data deleted ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  WS_INTRASTAT046 Data deleted
  
  Cause:
  The error message WS_INTRASTAT046 Data deleted typically occurs in the context of Intrastat reporting in SAP. It indicates that the data record you are trying to process or reference has been deleted or is no longer available in the system.
  This can happen due to:
  
  Manual deletion of Intrastat data records.
  Data cleanup or archiving activities that removed the relevant data.
  Inconsistent or incomplete data entries during Intrastat data collection.
  Attempting to process or display data that has been removed or is missing.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the WS_INTRASTAT046 Data deleted error, consider the following steps:
  
  
  Verify Data Existence:
  
  Check if the Intrastat data record still exists in the system.
  Use transaction codes related to Intrastat data display or maintenance (e.g., WEIS, WEIS2, or WEIS3) to verify the data.
  
  
  
  Recreate or Restore Data:
  
  If the data was deleted unintentionally, try to restore it from backups or recreate the data entries if possible.
  If the data was deleted as part of a cleanup, ensure that the reporting period or selection criteria do not include deleted data.
  
  
  
  Check Data Selection Criteria:
  
  Review the selection parameters used in the Intrastat report or data processing to ensure they do not reference deleted or non-existing data.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization and User Actions:
  
  Confirm that no unauthorized user deleted the data.
  Implement proper authorization checks to prevent accidental deletion.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes and Support:
  
  Check SAP Notes for any known issues related to WS_INTRASTAT046.
  If the problem persists, consider raising a support ticket with SAP, providing details of the error and system logs.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Intrastat Reporting: Intrastat is a system for collecting statistics on the trade in goods between EU member states. SAP provides specific tools and transactions to manage Intrastat data.
  Transactions:
  
  WEIS – Intrastat: Display Data
  WEIS2 – Intrastat: Change Data
  WEIS3 – Intrastat: Delete Data
  
  
  Data Deletion Impact: Deleting Intrastat data can affect reporting accuracy and compliance with legal requirements.
  Data Archiving: Sometimes data is archived and removed from the active database, which can cause this error if the system tries to access archived data without proper retrieval.
  
  
  If you provide more context (e.g., transaction used, process step, system version), I can help with more specific guidance.