How To Fix /SAPAPO/MAT281 - Product &1 still used in plan &2 (Deletion not possible)

/SAPAPO/MAT281 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/MAT -

• Message number: 281

• Message text: Product &1 still used in plan &2 (Deletion not possible)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/MAT281 - Product &1 still used in plan &2 (Deletion not possible) ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/MAT281 Product &1 still used in plan &2 (Deletion not possible) typically occurs in the SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) module when you attempt to delete a product that is still being referenced in a planning area or has active planning data associated with it. This can happen in scenarios where the product is part of a planning run, has active forecasts, or is linked to other planning objects.
  
  Cause:
  
  Active Planning Data: The product is still being used in one or more planning areas, which means it has associated data that prevents deletion.
  Forecasts or Orders: There may be active forecasts, orders, or other planning objects that reference the product.
  Dependencies: The product might be linked to other products or planning objects, creating dependencies that prevent deletion.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Planning Areas: Identify the planning area (&2) where the product (&1) is still