How To Fix /SAPAPO/DP_EVENT012 - Event type &1 is used in configuration(s)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/DP_EVENT -

• Message number: 012

• Message text: Event type &1 is used in configuration(s)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/DP_EVENT012 - Event type &1 is used in configuration(s) ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/DP_EVENT012 indicates that an event type is being used in one or more configurations within the SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) system, specifically in the Demand Planning (DP) module. This error typically arises when you attempt to delete or modify an event type that is still in use.
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the event type you are trying to delete or modify is currently assigned to one or more configurations in the system. Event types are used in various planning processes, and if they are still linked to configurations, the system will prevent changes to maintain data integrity.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Identify Configurations: Determine which configurations are using the event type. You can do this by checking the relevant settings in the SAP APO system. This may involve looking into the configuration settings for the Demand Planning area.
  
  
  Remove Event Type from Configurations: Once you have identified the configurations that are using the event type, you will need to either:
  
  Remove the event type from those configurations if it is no longer needed.
  Modify the configurations to use a different event type if applicable.
  
  
  
  Check for Dependencies: Ensure that there are no other dependencies or references to the event type in other areas of the system that might prevent its deletion or modification.
  
  
  Test Changes: After making the necessary changes, test the configurations to ensure that they work as expected without the event type.
  
  
  Retry the Action: Once the event type is no longer in use, you can retry the action that initially caused the error.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes such as /SAPAPO/DP for Demand Planning or /SAPAPO/EVT for event management to navigate to the relevant areas in the system.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more detailed information on event types and their configurations in APO.
  Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert who can provide further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the /SAPAPO/DP_EVENT012 error and manage your event types effectively within the SAP APO system.