How To Fix /SAPAPO/MC01164 - Macro '&' will be deleted

/SAPAPO/MC01164 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/MC01 -

• Message number: 164

• Message text: Macro '&' will be deleted

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/SAPAPO/MC01164 - Details

• The SAP error message /SAPAPO/MC01164 Macro '&' will be deleted typically occurs in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when there is an issue with a macro that is either no longer valid or has been marked for deletion. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Macro: The macro referenced by the name '&' may have been deleted or is no longer valid in the system.
  System Configuration Changes: Changes in the configuration or updates to the APO system may have led to the macro being flagged for deletion.
  User Permissions: The user may not have the necessary permissions to access or modify the macro, leading to it being marked for deletion.
  Data Consistency Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the data or configuration that are causing the macro to be flagged.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Macro Existence: Verify if the macro with the name '&' exists in the system.