How To Fix /SAPAPO/DDE020 - Strategy &1 cannot be deleted as it is assigned to location product

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/DDE -

• Message number: 020

• Message text: Strategy &1 cannot be deleted as it is assigned to location product

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/DDE020 - Strategy &1 cannot be deleted as it is assigned to location product ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/DDE020 indicates that a specific strategy (denoted by &1) cannot be deleted because it is currently assigned to a location product in the Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) module. This typically occurs when you attempt to delete a strategy that is still in use, which is not allowed to maintain data integrity within the system.
  Cause:
  
  Assignment to Location Product: The strategy you are trying to delete is linked to one or more location products in the APO system. This means that the strategy is actively being used in planning processes.
  Data Integrity Constraints: SAP enforces rules to prevent the deletion of data that is still in use to avoid inconsistencies in planning and execution.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to follow these steps:
  
  
  Identify the Location Product:
  
  Use transaction /SAPAPO/LOC3 or similar to find out which location products are assigned to the strategy you want to delete.
  You can also check the strategy assignment in the relevant planning book or through the master data.
  
  
  
  Remove the Assignment:
  
  Navigate to the location product where the strategy is assigned.
  Remove the strategy assignment from the location product. This can typically be done in the location product master data (transaction /SAPAPO/LPD1 or similar).
  Ensure that the strategy is no longer linked to any location products.
  
  
  
  Delete the Strategy:
  
  Once the strategy is no longer assigned to any location products, you can proceed to delete the strategy using the appropriate transaction (e.g., /SAPAPO/STRATEGY).
  
  
  
  Check for Dependencies:
  
  Ensure that there are no other dependencies or references to the strategy in other planning objects or processes.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as /SAPAPO/LOC3 for location products, /SAPAPO/LPD1 for location product master data, and /SAPAPO/STRATEGY for strategy management.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on managing strategies and location products in APO.
  Testing: After making changes, it is advisable to test the planning process to ensure that everything functions correctly without the deleted strategy.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and successfully delete the strategy.