How To Fix /SAPAPO/CAL062 - Calendar Pattern can not be deleted, data deletion failed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/CAL -

• Message number: 062

• Message text: Calendar Pattern can not be deleted, data deletion failed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/CAL062 - Calendar Pattern can not be deleted, data deletion failed ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/CAL062 Calendar Pattern cannot be deleted, data deletion failed typically occurs in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when there is an attempt to delete a calendar pattern that is still in use or has dependencies that prevent its deletion.
  Causes:
  
  Active Dependencies: The calendar pattern you are trying to delete is still being referenced by other objects, such as planning books, data views, or other calendar-related configurations.
  Locked Objects: The calendar pattern may be locked by another user or process, preventing deletion.
  Data Integrity Issues: There may be data integrity issues or inconsistencies in the database that prevent the deletion of the calendar pattern.
  Authorization Issues: The user attempting to delete the calendar pattern may not have the necessary authorizations to perform the deletion.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Dependencies:
  
  Use transaction /SAPAPO/CAL to check if the calendar pattern is being used in any planning books or other configurations. If it is, you will need to remove those dependencies before attempting to delete the calendar pattern.
  
  
  
  Unlock Objects:
  
  Ensure that no other users or processes are currently using the calendar pattern. You can check for locks using transaction SM12 and release any locks if necessary.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Run consistency checks to ensure that there are no data integrity issues. You can use transaction /SAPAPO/TS to perform a consistency check on the APO data.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to delete calendar patterns. This can be checked in transaction SU53 after the error occurs or by reviewing the user's roles and authorizations.
  
  
  
  Use Alternative Deletion Methods:
  
  If the standard deletion method fails, consider using alternative methods such as programmatic deletion through ABAP or using specific SAP notes that may provide a workaround.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  /SAPAPO/CAL: Manage calendar patterns.
  SM12: Display and manage locks.
  /SAPAPO/TS: Perform consistency checks.
  SU53: Analyze authorization issues.
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to the SAP Help Portal for detailed documentation on calendar patterns and their management in SAP APO.
  
  
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for insights from 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.