How To Fix /ISDFPS/ME_COMAT004 - Compatibility group is already in use

/ISDFPS/ME_COMAT004 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /ISDFPS/ME_COMAT -

• Message number: 004

• Message text: Compatibility group is already in use

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /ISDFPS/ME_COMAT004 - Compatibility group is already in use ?

  The SAP error message /ISDFPS/ME_COMAT004 Compatibility group is already in use typically occurs in the context of the SAP Integrated Business Planning (IBP) or SAP S/4HANA environments, particularly when dealing with compatibility groups in the context of master data or planning data.
  
  Cause:
  This error indicates that the compatibility group you are trying to modify or delete is currently being used by another object or process in the system. Compatibility groups are often used to group similar items or characteristics for planning purposes, and if they are in use, the system prevents changes to maintain data integrity.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Identify Usage: Determine where the compatibility group is being used. This could be in planning runs, data models, or other configurations. You may need to check:
  
  Active planning runs or processes that reference the compatibility group.
  Any active transactions or reports that might be using the group.
  
  
  
  Release or Complete