How To Fix P/116 - Error while deleting current planning period '&'.

P/116 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: P/ -

• Message number: 116

• Message text: Error while deleting current planning period '&'.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message P/116 - Error while deleting current planning period '&'. ?

  The SAP error message P/116, which states "Error while deleting current planning period '&'", typically occurs in the context of planning in SAP, particularly in modules like SAP Integrated Business Planning (IBP) or SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO). This error indicates that there is an issue when attempting to delete a planning period that is currently in use or has dependencies.
  Causes:
  
  
  Active Planning Data: The planning period you are trying to delete may have active planning data associated with it. If there are any transactions, forecasts, or plans that reference this period, the system will prevent deletion.
  
  
  Locked Period: The planning period might be locked due to ongoing processes or user activities. This can happen if other users are currently working in that period.
  
  
  Dependencies: There may be dependencies or links to other planning objects that prevent the deletion of the current planning period.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user attempting to delete the planning