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

/SAPAPO/MAT136 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/MAT -

• Message number: 136

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

Self-Explanatory Message

Since SAP believes that this specific error message is 'self-explanatory,' no more information has been given.The majority of messages in the SAP system have a message text, however this is frequently insufficient to comprehend or resolve the problem.

To make things easier, more detailed information is frequently added to describe the issue, how to fix it, and the necessary steps or configuration modifications.

Unfortunately, there isn't any extra information in this error notice.

What else can you do?

First, use our AnswerBot below to get a possible cause and solution (requires a premium subscription).

Also, review the in-depth Common Questions & Answers listed below; you could discover a solution there or be able to connect with others who have faced similar challenges.

You can also try searching the SAP support portal (support.sap.com) but you need a special user ID to access it. It is possible that an SAP support note exists that provides additional details about the mistake or even steps for fixing it.

Smart SAP Assistant

• 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