Message type: E = Error
Message class: /SAPAPO/MC01 -
Message number: 030
Message text: Characteristic & cannot be deleted, see where-used list
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/SAPAPO/MC01030
- Characteristic & cannot be deleted, see where-used list ?The SAP error message /SAPAPO/MC01030 indicates that a characteristic cannot be deleted because it is still being used in various places within the system. This is a common issue in SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when trying to remove a characteristic that is linked to other objects, such as planning objects, key figures, or other master data.
Cause: The primary cause of this error is that the characteristic you are trying to delete is still in use. This could be due to: The characteristic being part of a planning object structure. The characteristic being used in a key figure or planning book. The characteristic being referenced in a data model or other configuration settings.
Solution: To resolve this error, you need to identify where the characteristic is being used and remove those dependencies before attempting to delete it again. Here are the steps you can take: Check the Where-Used List: Use the "Where-Used List" functionality in SAP to
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