How To Fix /SAPAPO/CLP216 - Following locations still assigned to collaboration partner &1: &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/CLP -

• Message number: 216

• Message text: Following locations still assigned to collaboration partner &1: &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/CLP216 - Following locations still assigned to collaboration partner &1: &2 ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/CLP216 indicates that there are still locations assigned to a collaboration partner that you are trying to delete or modify. This typically occurs in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when managing collaboration partners and their associated locations.
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when you attempt to delete or change a collaboration partner, but there are still locations linked to that partner. This means that the system is preventing the action to maintain data integrity and ensure that all dependencies are resolved before making changes.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to follow these steps:
  
  
  Identify Assigned Locations: 
  
  Use the information provided in the error message to identify the collaboration partner (&1) and the locations (&2) that are still assigned to it.
  
  
  
  Review Location Assignments:
  
  Go to the relevant transaction in SAP APO (such as /SAPAPO/CLP for collaboration management) and check the details of the collaboration partner.
  Look for the locations that are still linked to the partner.
  
  
  
  Remove or Reassign Locations:
  
  If you want to delete the collaboration partner, you must first remove the locations assigned to it. This can be done by:
  
  Deleting the location assignments in the collaboration partner settings.
  Reassigning the locations to another collaboration partner if necessary.
  
  
  
  
  
  Save Changes:
  
  After removing or reassigning the locations, save your changes and then attempt to delete or modify the collaboration partner again.
  
  
  
  Check for Other Dependencies:
  
  Ensure that there are no other dependencies or settings that might be preventing the deletion or modification of the collaboration partner.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes in SAP APO, such as /SAPAPO/CLP for managing collaboration partners.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed guidance on managing collaboration partners and locations in SAP APO.
  Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to collaboration partners and their associated locations.
  
  If you continue to face issues after following these steps, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.