How To Fix /SAPAPO/APO368 - Display profile was not deleted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/APO -

• Message number: 368

• Message text: Display profile was not deleted

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/APO368 - Display profile was not deleted ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/APO368 Display profile was not deleted typically occurs in the SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) module when there is an attempt to delete a display profile that is still in use or has dependencies that prevent its deletion.
  Cause:
  
  Active Usage: The display profile you are trying to delete is currently being used in one or more planning books or by users.
  Dependencies: There may be dependencies on the display profile, such as being linked to specific planning areas or other configurations.
  Authorization Issues: The user attempting to delete the display profile may not have the necessary authorizations to perform the deletion.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Usage: Before attempting to delete the display profile, check if it is being used in any planning books or by any users. You can do this by:
  
  Navigating to the relevant planning books and checking their settings.
  Using transaction codes like /SAPAPO/DP or /SAPAPO/SC to review the planning books and their associated display profiles.
  
  
  
  Remove Dependencies: If the display profile is linked to any planning areas or other configurations, you will need to remove those dependencies first. This may involve:
  
  Modifying the planning books to use a different display profile.
  Deleting or changing any settings that reference the display profile.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to delete display profiles. This may involve checking user roles and permissions in the SAP system.
  
  
  Use Transaction Code: If you are sure that the display profile is not in use and you have the necessary authorizations, you can try to delete it again using the appropriate transaction code (e.g., /SAPAPO/DP for demand planning).
  
  
  Consult Documentation: If the issue persists, consult SAP documentation or support for further troubleshooting steps specific to your version of SAP APO.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as /SAPAPO/DP, /SAPAPO/SC, and /SAPAPO/MC for managing display profiles and planning books.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional insights or patches that may resolve the issue.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for discussions and solutions shared by other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and take appropriate action to resolve it.