How To Fix /SAPAPO/MAT153 - Profile &1 is still refered by product &2 at location &3


/SAPAPO/MAT153 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: /SAPAPO/MAT -

  • Message number: 153

  • Message text: Profile &1 is still refered by product &2 at location &3

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  • What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/MAT153 - Profile &1 is still refered by product &2 at location &3 ?
    The SAP error message /SAPAPO/MAT153 indicates that a specific profile (in this case, &1) is still being referenced by a product (&2) at a particular location (&3). 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 used by one or more products in the system. This could be due to active planning, settings, or configurations that are linked to that profile. Data Integrity: SAP enforces data integrity rules to prevent the deletion of profiles that are still in use, which helps maintain the consistency of planning data.
    Solution: To resolve this error, you can follow these steps: Identify References: Use transaction codes like /SAPAPO/MAT1 (Product Master) or /SAPAPO/LOC1 (Location Master) to check which products and locations are still referencing the profile. You can also use the

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