How To Fix /SAPAPO/MAT136 - Requirement profile &3 not deleted (Reference to product &1, location &2)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/MAT -

• Message number: 136

• Message text: Requirement profile &3 not deleted (Reference to product &1, location &2)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/MAT136 - Requirement profile &3 not deleted (Reference to product &1, location &2) ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/MAT136 indicates that a requirement profile could not be deleted due to existing references to a product and location. This typically occurs in the context of Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) within SAP, where requirement profiles are used to manage and plan product requirements at specific locations.
  Cause:
  The error message is triggered when you attempt to delete a requirement profile that is still being referenced by a product at a specific location. This could happen for several reasons:
  
  Active Planning Objects: The requirement profile is still linked to active planning objects, such as planned orders, purchase requisitions, or other supply chain elements.
  Data Integrity Constraints: SAP enforces data integrity, and if there are dependencies or references to the requirement profile, it will not allow deletion to prevent data inconsistencies.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings that prevent the deletion of requirement profiles that are still in use.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check References: Identify where the requirement profile is being used. You can do this by:
  
  Using transaction codes like /SAPAPO/SDP94 (for demand planning) or /SAPAPO/MC90 (for checking the requirement profile).
  Reviewing the product master data and location data to see if the requirement profile is assigned.
  
  
  
  Remove References: If you find that the requirement profile is still in use, you will need to:
  
  Remove or change the assignment of the requirement profile from the product or location.
  Ensure that there are no active planning objects that depend on this requirement profile.
  
  
  
  Delete Requirement Profile: Once all references have been cleared, you can attempt to delete the requirement profile again.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: If you are unsure about the implications of deleting a requirement profile, consult the SAP documentation or your organization's SAP support team for guidance.
  
  
  Use Transaction Codes: You can use transaction codes like /SAPAPO/REQUIREMENT_PROFILE to manage requirement profiles directly.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes for managing requirement profiles and product master data in SAP APO.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or additional guidance related to this error message.
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to delete requirement profiles and manage product and location data.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and successfully delete the requirement profile if it is no longer needed.