How To Fix /SAPAPO/MAT139 - Deployment profile &3 not deleted (Reference to product &1, location &2)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/MAT -

• Message number: 139

• Message text: Deployment 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/MAT139 - Deployment profile &3 not deleted (Reference to product &1, location &2) ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/MAT139 indicates that there is an issue with deleting a deployment profile in the Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) module. The message specifically states that the deployment profile cannot be deleted because it is still referenced by a product and location combination.
  Cause:
  The error occurs due to the following reasons:
  
  Existing References: The deployment profile you are trying to delete is still being used by one or more products at a specific location. This means that the system has dependencies that prevent the deletion.
  Data Integrity: SAP enforces data integrity rules to ensure that no critical data is lost or orphaned, which is why it prevents the deletion of the deployment profile.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check References:
  
  Use transaction code /SAPAPO/DP or /SAPAPO/SDP94 to check which products and locations are still using the deployment profile.
  You can also use the transaction /SAPAPO/MAT1 to view the deployment profiles and their assignments.
  
  
  
  Remove References:
  
  If you find that the deployment profile is assigned to products, you will need to remove the assignment from those products before you can delete the profile.
  Navigate to the product master data and remove the deployment profile assignment.
  
  
  
  Delete the Deployment Profile:
  
  Once all references have been removed, you can attempt to delete the deployment profile again using the appropriate transaction (e.g., /SAPAPO/DP).
  
  
  
  Check for Other Dependencies:
  
  Ensure that there are no other dependencies or settings that might be preventing the deletion. This could include planning books, data views, or other configurations.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  /SAPAPO/DP: For managing deployment profiles.
  /SAPAPO/SDP94: For viewing and managing deployment profiles in the context of supply chain planning.
  /SAPAPO/MAT1: For managing material master data in APO.
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on managing deployment profiles and understanding the implications of deleting them.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues or provide additional guidance related to deployment profiles.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and successfully delete the deployment profile.