How To Fix PPE4153 - This &1 is still being used in requests

PPE4153 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PPE4 - Messages from the iPPE Access Object

• Message number: 153

• Message text: This &1 is still being used in requests

Self-Explanatory Message

Since SAP believes that this specific error message is 'self-explanatory,' no more information has been given.The majority of messages in the SAP system have a message text, however this is frequently insufficient to comprehend or resolve the problem.

To make things easier, more detailed information is frequently added to describe the issue, how to fix it, and the necessary steps or configuration modifications.

Unfortunately, there isn't any extra information in this error notice.

What else can you do?

First, use our AnswerBot below to get a possible cause and solution (requires a premium subscription).

Also, review the in-depth Common Questions & Answers listed below; you could discover a solution there or be able to connect with others who have faced similar challenges.

You can also try searching the SAP support portal (support.sap.com) but you need a special user ID to access it. It is possible that an SAP support note exists that provides additional details about the mistake or even steps for fixing it.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PPE4153 - This &1 is still being used in requests ?

  The SAP error message PPE4153 indicates that a particular object (like a planning object or a characteristic) is still being used in requests, which prevents certain operations from being performed on it. This error typically arises in the context of SAP's Production Planning and Detailed Scheduling (PP/DS) or similar modules where planning objects are managed.
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs when you attempt to delete or modify a planning object that is still referenced in one or more requests. This could happen in scenarios such as:
  
  Trying to delete a planning object that is still linked to existing planning requests.
  Attempting to change characteristics of a planning object that is currently in use.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the PPE4153 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Identify the Requests: Determine which requests are still using the object in question. You can do this by checking the relevant planning area or using transaction codes like /SAPAPO/OM17 (for checking planning objects) or