How To Fix /SAPAPO/MD002 - Profile &1 is still being used

/SAPAPO/MD002 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/MD -

• Message number: 002

• Message text: Profile &1 is still being used

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/MD002 - Profile &1 is still being used ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/MD002 Profile &1 is still being used typically occurs in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when you attempt to delete or modify a planning profile that is currently in use. This can happen in various scenarios, such as when trying to delete a planning profile that is assigned to a planning area, or when it is still being referenced in some configuration or transaction.
  
  Cause:
  
  Active Usage: The planning profile you are trying to delete or modify is actively being used in one or more planning areas or processes.
  Configuration Dependencies: There may be dependencies in the configuration that prevent the profile from being removed.
  Open Sessions: There might be open sessions or transactions that are still utilizing the profile.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Usage:
  
  Use transaction /SAPAPO/MD02 or /SAPAPO/MD03 to check where the profile is being used. Look for any planning areas