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

/SAPAPO/DP_EVENT012 - Overview

• 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