How To Fix PP_KAB_ODATA_API_PSA026 - Production supply area &1 is used in control cycles, deletion blocked

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PP_KAB_ODATA_API_PSA - Messages for Production Supply Area OData API

• Message number: 026

• Message text: Production supply area &1 is used in control cycles, deletion blocked

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PP_KAB_ODATA_API_PSA026 - Production supply area &1 is used in control cycles, deletion blocked ?

  The SAP error message PP_KAB_ODATA_API_PSA026 indicates that a Production Supply Area (PSA) is being used in control cycles, and therefore, it cannot be deleted. This is a common issue when trying to remove or modify a PSA that is still linked to existing control cycles in the system.
  Cause:
  The error occurs because:
  
  The PSA you are trying to delete is currently associated with one or more control cycles in the system.
  Control cycles are used in production planning and execution, and they define how materials are supplied to production processes.
  SAP prevents the deletion of PSAs that are actively in use to maintain data integrity and avoid disruptions in production planning.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Identify Control Cycles: 
  
  Use transaction code MD04 or C223 to check which control cycles are using the PSA in question.
  You can also use transaction C220 to view the control cycles and their associated PSAs.
  
  
  
  Remove PSA from Control Cycles:
  
  If you find that the PSA is linked to control cycles, you will need to remove the association.
  Go to transaction C223 (or the relevant transaction for your version) and edit the control cycles to remove the PSA.
  
  
  
  Delete Control Cycles (if applicable):
  
  If the control cycles are no longer needed, you can delete them. Ensure that this action is in line with your business processes and that it will not affect ongoing operations.
  
  
  
  Retry Deletion of PSA:
  
  Once the PSA is no longer linked to any control cycles, you can attempt to delete the PSA again.
  
  
  
  Check for Other Dependencies:
  
  Ensure that there are no other dependencies or references to the PSA in other areas of the system, such as production orders or other planning objects.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  C223: Maintain Control Cycles
  C220: Display Control Cycles
  MD04: Stock/Requirements List
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for Production Planning (PP) for more details on PSAs and control cycles.
  User Roles: Ensure you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to control cycles and PSAs.
  
  Best Practices:
  
  Always back up your data and ensure that changes are in line with your organization's change management policies.
  Communicate with relevant stakeholders before making changes to production-related configurations to avoid disruptions.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and successfully manage your Production Supply Areas in SAP.