How To Fix /SAPAPO/CULL_SERVICE010 - PPM plan for material &1 cannot be deleted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/CULL_SERVICE -

• Message number: 010

• Message text: PPM plan for material &1 cannot be deleted

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/CULL_SERVICE010 - PPM plan for material &1 cannot be deleted ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/CULL_SERVICE010 indicates that a Production Planning and Detailed Scheduling (PP/DS) plan for a specific material cannot be deleted. This error typically arises in the context of Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when there are dependencies or constraints preventing the deletion of the plan.
  Causes:
  
  Active Dependencies: The PPM (Production Planning Master) plan may have active dependencies, such as planned orders, production orders, or other linked objects that prevent deletion.
  Locked Objects: The material or the PPM plan might be locked by another user or process, which can prevent modifications or deletions.
  Data Integrity Issues: There may be data integrity issues or inconsistencies in the planning data that prevent the deletion of the PPM plan.
  Authorization Issues: The user attempting to delete the PPM plan may not have the necessary authorizations to perform this action.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Dependencies: Review any active dependencies related to the PPM plan. You can do this by checking for any planned orders, production orders, or other linked objects that may be associated with the PPM plan. If there are dependencies, you may need to delete or modify them first.
  
  
  Unlock Objects: If the PPM plan or material is locked, check for any active sessions or processes that may be holding the lock. You can use transaction codes like SM12 to view and manage locks.
  
  
  Data Consistency Check: Perform a data consistency check to identify any issues with the planning data. You can use transaction codes like /SAPAPO/CCMS to monitor and check for inconsistencies.
  
  
  Authorization Check: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to delete the PPM plan. You may need to consult with your SAP security team to verify and adjust authorizations if necessary.
  
  
  Use Transaction Code: If you are using the transaction code /SAPAPO/PPM to delete the PPM plan, ensure that you are following the correct procedure and that you are in the right context for deletion.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific error message for additional troubleshooting steps or patches that may address the issue.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as /SAPAPO/PPM, /SAPAPO/CCMS, and SM12 for managing PPM plans and locks.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. You can search for the error message number in the SAP Support Portal.
  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 actions to resolve it.