How To Fix /SAPAPO/MAT152 - Profile &1 is still refered by product &2 at location &3 (plng. vrs.: &4)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/MAT -

• Message number: 152

• Message text: Profile &1 is still refered by product &2 at location &3 (plng. vrs.: &4)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/MAT152 - Profile &1 is still refered by product &2 at location &3 (plng. vrs.: &4) ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/MAT152 indicates that a specific profile (in this case, &1) is still being referenced by a product (&2) at a particular location (&3) and planning version (&4). This typically occurs in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when trying to delete or modify a profile that is still in use.
  Cause:
  
  Active References: The profile you are trying to delete or modify is still being referenced by one or more products in the system. This means that the profile is actively linked to the product's planning data.
  Planning Version: The error may also arise if the planning version you are working with is still using the profile, preventing any changes or deletions.
  Data Integrity: SAP enforces data integrity rules to ensure that profiles are not removed while they are still in use, which can lead to inconsistencies in planning data.
  
  Solution:
  
  Identify References: Use transaction codes like /SAPAPO/MAT1 or /SAPAPO/MAT2 to check which products are using the profile. You can also use the transaction /SAPAPO/PROF to view profile assignments.
  Remove References: If you find that the profile is still being used, you will need to either:
  
  Change the product's configuration to use a different profile.
  Remove the product's association with the profile if it is no longer needed.
  
  
  Check Planning Versions: Ensure that the planning version you are working with does not have any active references to the profile. You may need to switch to a different planning version or update the current one.
  Consult Documentation: Review SAP documentation or help resources for specific steps on how to manage profiles and their associations with products.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes in SAP APO, such as /SAPAPO/MAT1, /SAPAPO/MAT2, and /SAPAPO/PROF.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional guidance or patches that may address specific issues.
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to profiles and product configurations.
  Testing Changes: Before making changes in a production environment, consider testing in a development or quality assurance environment to avoid unintended disruptions.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and manage the profile effectively within your SAP APO system.