How To Fix /SAPAPO/DM_VERS_MGMT018 - Planning version &1: Resource &2 is referenced - no deletion possible

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/DM_VERS_MGMT -

• Message number: 018

• Message text: Planning version &1: Resource &2 is referenced - no deletion possible

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/DM_VERS_MGMT018 - Planning version &1: Resource &2 is referenced - no deletion possible ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/DM_VERS_MGMT018 indicates that a planning version in SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) cannot be deleted because it is still being referenced by a resource. This typically occurs when there are dependencies or links to the planning version that prevent its deletion.
  Cause:
  
  
  Active References: The planning version you are trying to delete is still being used by one or more resources in the system. This could be due to:
  
  Active production orders or planned orders that reference the version.
  Resources that are assigned to the planning version in the system.
  Other planning objects that are linked to the version.
  
  
  
  Data Integrity: SAP enforces data integrity rules to ensure that no critical data is lost or corrupted. Therefore, if there are references to the planning version, it cannot be deleted.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Identify References:
  
  Use transaction codes like /SAPAPO/DM_VERSION or /SAPAPO/RESOURC to check which resources or objects are referencing the planning version.
  Look for any active orders, resources, or other planning objects that might be linked to the version.
  
  
  
  Remove References:
  
  If you find any active orders or resources referencing the planning version, you will need to either delete or change these references.
  For production orders, you may need to complete or delete them.
  For resources, you may need to reassign them to a different planning version.
  
  
  
  Check for Dependencies:
  
  Ensure that there are no other dependencies or links to the planning version that might prevent its deletion.
  
  
  
  Retry Deletion:
  
  Once all references have been removed, attempt to delete the planning version again.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as /SAPAPO/DM_VERSION for managing planning versions and /SAPAPO/RESOURC for managing resources.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on planning version management and resource management in APO.
  System Logs: Check system logs for any additional error messages or warnings that might provide more context on the issue.
  
  If you continue to face issues after following these steps, consider reaching out to your SAP Basis or APO support team for further assistance.