How To Fix /CPD/PFP_MESSAGES016 - Cannot delete; selected plan scenario is used in other tables

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /CPD/PFP_MESSAGES -

• Message number: 016

• Message text: Cannot delete; selected plan scenario is used in other tables

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /CPD/PFP_MESSAGES016 - Cannot delete; selected plan scenario is used in other tables ?

  The SAP error message /CPD/PFP_MESSAGES016 indicates that you are trying to delete a plan scenario that is still being referenced in other tables or objects within the SAP system. This is a common issue when dealing with planning scenarios in SAP, particularly in the context of SAP Integrated Business Planning (IBP) or SAP S/4HANA.
  Cause:
  The error occurs because the plan scenario you are attempting to delete is still in use. This could be due to:
  
  Active planning runs that reference the scenario.
  Dependencies in other planning objects or tables that rely on the scenario.
  Configuration settings or data that are still linked to the scenario.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Identify Dependencies:
  
  Check which objects or tables are referencing the plan scenario. You may need to look into the planning area, key figures, or any other related configurations.
  Use transaction codes like SE11 (Data Dictionary) or SE16 (Data Browser) to explore the relevant tables.
  
  
  
  Remove References:
  
  If you find any active planning runs or configurations that are using the scenario, you will need to either complete or delete those references.
  Ensure that no other users or processes are currently using the scenario.
  
  
  
  Check for Active Processes:
  
  Make sure there are no active processes (like data loads or planning runs) that are using the scenario. You may need to wait for these processes to complete or terminate them if they are no longer needed.
  
  
  
  Delete Related Objects:
  
  If there are related objects that are no longer needed, consider deleting or deactivating them before attempting to delete the plan scenario again.
  
  
  
  Retry Deletion:
  
  Once you have ensured that there are no remaining references to the plan scenario, try deleting it again.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on managing planning scenarios and understanding dependencies.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as CPD1 (for planning scenario management) and CPD2 (for planning area management).
  Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and successfully delete the plan scenario.