How To Fix /SAPAPO/ADV264 - Active version cannot be deleted

/SAPAPO/ADV264 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/ADV -

• Message number: 264

• Message text: Active version cannot be deleted

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/ADV264 - Active version cannot be deleted ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/ADV264 Active version cannot be deleted typically occurs in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when you attempt to delete an active version of a planning object (like a planning book or a data view) that is currently in use. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  
  Cause:
  
  Active Version: The version you are trying to delete is marked as "active," meaning it is currently being used in planning processes or is set as the default version.
  Dependencies: There may be dependencies or references to this version in other planning objects or processes, preventing its deletion.
  User Permissions: Lack of appropriate permissions to delete the version may also trigger this error.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Deactivate the Version:
  
  Before deleting the version, you need to deactivate it. This can usually be done in the version management settings within the APO system.
  Navigate to the relevant transaction (e.g., /SAPAPO/VER for version