How To Fix /SAPAPO/CAL063 - Calendar Periods can not be deleted, data deletion failed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/CAL -

• Message number: 063

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/CAL063 - Calendar Periods can not be deleted, data deletion failed ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/CAL063 indicates that there was an attempt to delete calendar periods in the Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) module, but the deletion failed due to existing data dependencies. This error typically arises when there are still references or data linked to the calendar periods you are trying to delete.
  Causes:
  
  Existing Data Dependencies: The calendar periods you are trying to delete may still have associated data, such as planning data, forecasts, or other transactional data that reference those periods.
  Locked Objects: The periods may be locked by other processes or users, preventing deletion.
  Incorrect Authorization: The user attempting to delete the periods may not have the necessary authorizations to perform the deletion.
  System Configuration: There may be system settings or configurations that prevent the deletion of certain calendar periods.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check for Data Dependencies:
  
  Use transaction codes like /SAPAPO/SDP94 (for demand planning) or /SAPAPO/SDP94 (for supply planning) to check if there are any planning objects or data linked to the calendar periods.
  If there are dependent objects, you will need to delete or archive them before attempting to delete the calendar periods.
  
  
  
  Unlock Objects:
  
  Ensure that no other users or processes are currently using the calendar periods. You can check for locks using transaction SM12 and release any locks if necessary.
  
  
  
  Review Authorizations:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to delete calendar periods. This may involve checking roles and permissions in transaction PFCG.
  
  
  
  System Configuration:
  
  Consult with your SAP Basis or configuration team to ensure that there are no settings preventing the deletion of calendar periods.
  
  
  
  Use Transaction /SAPAPO/CALEND:
  
  This transaction allows you to manage calendar periods. You can check the status of the periods and see if there are any issues preventing deletion.
  
  
  
  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:
  
  Documentation: Review the SAP documentation for APO and calendar management to understand the implications of deleting calendar periods.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they found effective.
  Testing in Development: If possible, replicate the issue in a development or test environment to better understand the cause and test potential solutions without impacting production data.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and take appropriate action to resolve it.