How To Fix /SAPAPO/CONFR_CFGREL002 - The production configuration cannot be removed (&1)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/CONFR_CFGREL -

• Message number: 002

• Message text: The production configuration cannot be removed (&1)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/CONFR_CFGREL002 - The production configuration cannot be removed (&1) ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/CONFR_CFGREL002 indicates that there is an issue with removing a production configuration in the Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) module. The message typically states that the production configuration cannot be removed due to certain dependencies or constraints.
  Cause:
  
  Dependencies: The production configuration may be linked to existing production orders, planned orders, or other dependent objects that prevent its removal.
  Active Usage: The configuration might be actively used in the system, meaning it is still referenced in some planning or production processes.
  Authorization Issues: There may be authorization restrictions preventing the user from making changes to the configuration.
  System Settings: Certain system settings or configurations may restrict the deletion of production configurations.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Dependencies: 
  
  Review any existing production orders or planned orders that reference the configuration. You may need to delete or modify these orders before you can remove the configuration.
  Use transaction codes like /SAPAPO/ORDR or /SAPAPO/ORDR_LIST to check for any active orders.
  
  
  
  Deactivate Configuration: 
  
  If the configuration is still in use, consider deactivating it instead of removing it. This can often be done through the configuration management interface.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check: 
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to delete or modify production configurations. Consult with your SAP security team if needed.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: 
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific error message for any additional guidance or updates.
  
  
  
  System Settings: 
  
  Check with your SAP Basis or configuration team to see if there are any system settings that need to be adjusted to allow for the removal of the configuration.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support: 
  
  If the issue persists and you cannot identify the cause, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes in SAP APO for managing configurations, such as /SAPAPO/CFG for configuration management.
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to this error message in the SAP Support Portal for any patches or updates that may address the issue.
  Documentation: Review the SAP Help Portal for detailed documentation on production configurations and their management in APO.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and take appropriate action to resolve it.