How To Fix /SAPAPO/ABCCLASS097 - Composite forecast profile cannot be deleted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/ABCCLASS -

• Message number: 097

• Message text: Composite forecast profile cannot be deleted

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/ABCCLASS097 - Composite forecast profile cannot be deleted ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/ABCCLASS097 indicates that a composite forecast profile cannot be deleted. This typically occurs in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when you attempt to delete a forecast profile that is still in use or has dependencies.
  Causes:
  
  Active Usage: The composite forecast profile is currently being used in one or more planning areas or has been assigned to certain key figures.
  Dependencies: There may be dependencies on the composite forecast profile from other configurations or processes within the APO system.
  Authorization Issues: Lack of proper authorizations to delete the forecast profile may also trigger this error.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Usage: 
  
  Verify if the composite forecast profile is currently assigned to any planning areas or key figures. You can do this by navigating to the relevant configuration settings in the SAP APO system.
  If it is in use, you will need to remove it from those assignments before attempting to delete it.
  
  
  
  Remove