How To Fix AUR072 - Simulation period &1 cannot be deleted

AUR072 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AUR - Unbilled Revenue Reporting and Mass Simulation

• Message number: 072

• Message text: Simulation period &1 cannot be deleted

What causes this issue?

Simulation indexes still exist for simulation period &v1&.

System Response

The simulation period cannot be deleted.

How to fix this error?

First of all, delete the simulation indexes that are not required.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

AUR072 - Details

• The SAP error message AUR072, which states "Simulation period &1 cannot be deleted," typically occurs in the context of the SAP system's planning and simulation functionalities, particularly in modules like SAP Integrated Business Planning (IBP) or SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO). This error indicates that the specified simulation period cannot be deleted due to certain constraints or conditions.
  Causes:
  
  
  Data Dependencies: The simulation period may have associated data or transactions that prevent its deletion. For example, if there are planning results, forecasts, or other data linked to that period, the system will not allow deletion.
  
  
  Status of the Simulation Period: The simulation period might be in a status that does not permit deletion. For instance, if it is marked as "locked" or "completed," the system will restrict any modifications.
  
  
  User Authorizations: The user attempting to delete the simulation period may not have the necessary authorizations to perform this action.
  
  
  System Configuration: Certain configurations in