How To Fix RSPLPPM131 - Deletion terminated; planning sessions still exist for plan &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSPLPPM - Message Class for Package RSPLPPM

• Message number: 131

• Message text: Deletion terminated; planning sessions still exist for plan &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSPLPPM131 - Deletion terminated; planning sessions still exist for plan &1 ?

  The SAP error message RSPLPPM131 indicates that a deletion process has been terminated because there are still planning sessions associated with the planning object (in this case, the plan identified by &1). This typically occurs when you attempt to delete a planning object (like a planning area or planning version) that is still in use by existing planning sessions.
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the planning object you are trying to delete is still linked to one or more planning sessions. Planning sessions are used in SAP BW (Business Warehouse) and SAP Integrated Business Planning (IBP) to manage and execute planning activities. If there are active or existing sessions that reference the planning object, the system will not allow you to delete it to prevent data inconsistency.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Identify Active Planning Sessions:
  
  Use transaction code RSPLPPM (Planning Session Management) to view the list of planning sessions.
  Check for any sessions that are associated with the planning object you are trying to delete.
  
  
  
  Delete or Archive Planning Sessions:
  
  If you find any active planning sessions that are no longer needed, you can delete them. Make sure to back up any necessary data before deletion.
  If the sessions are still required, consider archiving them instead of deletion.
  
  
  
  Check Dependencies:
  
  Ensure that there are no other dependencies or references to the planning object in other areas of the system.
  
  
  
  Retry Deletion:
  
  Once you have removed or archived the planning sessions, attempt to delete the planning object again.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the implications of deleting planning sessions or objects, consult the SAP documentation or your system administrator for guidance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as RSPLPPM for managing planning sessions and RSPLPPM1 for planning area management.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional insights or updates from SAP.
  System Logs: Review system logs for any additional error messages or warnings that may provide more context about the issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the RSPLPPM131 error and successfully delete the planning object.