How To Fix CE408 - The planner group & is still being used

CE408 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CE - CAPP messages

• Message number: 408

• Message text: The planner group & is still being used

What causes this issue?

The planner group &V1& is still used in CAPP elements and can therefore
not be deleted.

System Response

The object was not deleted.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CE408 - The planner group & is still being used ?

  The SAP error message CE408 indicates that a planner group is still being used in the system, which prevents certain actions from being performed, such as deleting or modifying the planner group. This error typically arises in the context of planning and controlling modules, such as SAP Controlling (CO) or SAP Production Planning (PP).
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs when you attempt to delete or modify a planner group that is still associated with various objects in the system. Common reasons include:
  
  The planner group is assigned to planning scenarios, planning layouts, or other configuration settings.
  There are existing planning records or transactions that reference the planner group.
  The planner group is linked to users or roles that are currently active.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the CE408 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Identify Dependencies:
  
  Use transaction codes like KSV1 (for planning layouts) or KP26 (for planning data) to check where the planner group is being used.
  Review any planning scenarios or