How To Fix /SAPAPO/FCS_ADMIN017 - Key figure &1 is used in forecast profiles; Cannot delete

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/FCS_ADMIN -

• Message number: 017

• Message text: Key figure &1 is used in forecast profiles; Cannot delete

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/FCS_ADMIN017 - Key figure &1 is used in forecast profiles; Cannot delete ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/FCS_ADMIN017 indicates that you are trying to delete a key figure that is currently being used in forecast profiles within the SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) module. This error is a safeguard to prevent the deletion of key figures that are actively utilized in forecasting processes, as doing so could disrupt existing configurations and data integrity.
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the key figure you are attempting to delete is linked to one or more forecast profiles. Forecast profiles are configurations that define how forecasting is performed for specific key figures, and if a key figure is in use, it cannot be deleted until it is removed from all associated forecast profiles.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to follow these steps:
  
  
  Identify the Forecast Profiles: Determine which forecast profiles are using the key figure in question. You can do this by navigating to the forecast profile settings in the SAP APO system.
  
  
  Remove the Key Figure from Forecast Profiles:
  
  Go to the transaction code for managing forecast profiles (usually /SAPAPO/FCS_PROFILE).
  Open each relevant forecast profile and remove the key figure from the profile settings.
  Save the changes.
  
  
  
  Delete the Key Figure: Once the key figure has been removed from all forecast profiles, you can proceed to delete the key figure without encountering the error.
  
  
  Check for Other Dependencies: Ensure that the key figure is not being used in other areas, such as planning books, data views, or other configurations. If it is, you will need to address those dependencies as well.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as /SAPAPO/FCS_PROFILE for managing forecast profiles and /SAPAPO/FCS_ADMIN for general key figure administration.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help guides for detailed instructions on managing key figures and forecast profiles in APO.
  Testing: After making changes, it is advisable to test the forecasting functionality to ensure that everything is working as expected without the deleted key figure.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and successfully delete the key figure from the system.