How To Fix /SAPAPO/CTM1225 - Deletion is not possible. Search strategy &1 still used in profile &2

/SAPAPO/CTM1225 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/CTM1 -

• Message number: 225

• Message text: Deletion is not possible. Search strategy &1 still used in profile &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/CTM1225 - Deletion is not possible. Search strategy &1 still used in profile &2 ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/CTM1225 indicates that a deletion operation is not possible because a search strategy is still being used in a specific profile. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO), particularly when dealing with the Capacity Planning or Production Planning modules.
  
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when you attempt to delete a search strategy that is currently assigned to a profile. In SAP APO, search strategies are used to determine how to search for and select resources or products during planning processes. If a search strategy is still in use by a profile, the system prevents its deletion to maintain data integrity and avoid disruptions in planning processes.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to follow these steps:
  
  
  Identify the Profile: Determine which profile is using the search strategy mentioned in the error message. The error message provides the profile name (&2) and the search