How To Fix /SAPAPO/MAT164 - Profile cannot be deleted, as it is used in Products

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/MAT -

• Message number: 164

• Message text: Profile cannot be deleted, as it is used in Products

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/MAT164 - Profile cannot be deleted, as it is used in Products ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/MAT164 indicates that a specific profile cannot be deleted because it is currently being used in one or more products within the SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) module. This typically occurs when you attempt to delete a material master profile or a similar configuration that is still referenced by existing products.
  Cause:
  
  Profile Usage: The profile you are trying to delete is linked to one or more products in the system. This means that the profile is actively being utilized in the planning process or in product configurations.
  Data Integrity: SAP enforces data integrity rules to prevent the deletion of objects that are still in use, which could lead to inconsistencies in the system.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Identify Usage:
  
  Use transaction codes like /SAPAPO/MAT1 or /SAPAPO/MAT2 to check which products are using the profile.
  You can also use the transaction code SE16 or SE11 to query the relevant database tables (e.g., /SAPAPO/MATPROF) to find out where the profile is being referenced.
  
  
  
  Remove References:
  
  Once you have identified the products that are using the profile, you will need to either:
  
  Change the products to use a different profile.
  Delete or modify the products that are using the profile, if applicable.
  
  
  
  
  
  Delete the Profile:
  
  After ensuring that no products are referencing the profile, you can attempt to delete the profile again using the appropriate transaction (e.g., /SAPAPO/MAT1 for material master profiles).
  
  
  
  Check for Other Dependencies:
  
  Ensure that there are no other dependencies or configurations that might be preventing the deletion. This could include planning books, data views, or other settings that might reference the profile.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes for managing profiles and products in SAP APO, such as /SAPAPO/MAT1, /SAPAPO/MAT2, and /SAPAPO/MC62.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on managing material master profiles and understanding the implications of deleting profiles.
  Testing: Always test changes in a development or quality assurance environment before applying them in production to avoid unintended consequences.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and successfully delete the profile once it is no longer in use.