How To Fix -5131 - Error: deletion of pl.vers. &, obj.type &, obj.ID & object (ret.code &)

-5131 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: -5 -

• Message number: 131

• Message text: Error: deletion of pl.vers. &, obj.type &, obj.ID & object (ret.code &)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message -5131 - Error: deletion of pl.vers. &, obj.type &, obj.ID & object (ret.code &) ?

  The SAP error message -5131 typically indicates an issue related to the deletion of a planning version in the context of SAP's planning applications, such as SAP Integrated Business Planning (IBP) or SAP Business Planning and Consolidation (BPC). The message format suggests that it is trying to delete a specific planning version identified by its object type and ID, but the operation has failed.
  
  Cause:
  The error can occur due to several reasons, including:
  
  Dependencies: The planning version you are trying to delete may have dependencies, such as active data or references in other planning objects that prevent its deletion.
  Authorization Issues: The user attempting to delete the planning version may not have the necessary authorizations to perform this action.
  System Configuration: There may be system settings or configurations that restrict the deletion of certain planning versions.
  Data Integrity: The system may have integrity checks that prevent the deletion of a version that is still in