How To Fix /SAPAPO/MAT138 - SNP supply profile &3 not deleted (Reference to product &1, location &2)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/MAT -

• Message number: 138

• Message text: SNP supply 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/MAT138 - SNP supply profile &3 not deleted (Reference to product &1, location &2) ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/MAT138 indicates that there is an issue with deleting a Supply Network Planning (SNP) supply profile in SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO). The message specifically states that the supply profile cannot be deleted due to a reference to a product and location.
  Cause:
  The error typically occurs due to one of the following reasons:
  
  Existing References: The supply profile is still being referenced by one or more products or locations in the system. This means that the profile is actively used in planning scenarios, and SAP does not allow deletion to maintain data integrity.
  Active Planning Objects: There may be active planning objects (like planned orders, purchase requisitions, etc.) that are linked to the supply profile.
  Authorization Issues: In some cases, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to delete the supply profile.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check References:
  
  Use transaction /SAPAPO/SNP1 or /SAPAPO/MAT1 to check if the supply profile is still assigned to any products or locations.
  Identify the products and locations that are using the supply profile.
  
  
  
  Remove References:
  
  If the supply profile is assigned to products or locations, you will need to remove the assignment before attempting to delete the profile.
  Navigate to the relevant product or location master data and change the supply profile assignment.
  
  
  
  Check Active Planning Objects:
  
  Ensure that there are no active planning objects that are using the supply profile. If there are, you may need to delete or change those objects first.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Verify that you have the necessary authorizations to delete the supply profile. If not, contact your system administrator to obtain the required permissions.
  
  
  
  Use Transaction Code:
  
  You can also use transaction code /SAPAPO/MAT1 to directly manage supply profiles and check for any inconsistencies.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on SNP supply profiles and their management.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues related to this error message.
  Support: If the issue persists after following the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and take appropriate action to resolve it.