How To Fix /SAPAPO/MSDP_SEASON026 - Season year &1 still being used in seasonal patterns

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/MSDP_SEASON -

• Message number: 026

• Message text: Season year &1 still being used in seasonal patterns

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/MSDP_SEASON026 - Season year &1 still being used in seasonal patterns ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/MSDP_SEASON026 indicates that a specific season year (denoted by &1) is still being used in seasonal patterns within the SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) module. This typically occurs when you attempt to delete or modify a seasonal year that is actively referenced in existing seasonal patterns.
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when:
  
  You try to delete or change a seasonal year that is still linked to one or more seasonal patterns.
  The seasonal year is in use in planning books or other related objects.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Identify Usage:
  
  Check which seasonal patterns are using the specified season year. You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction in SAP APO (e.g., /SAPAPO/SEASON for seasonal patterns) and reviewing the patterns.
  
  
  
  Remove References:
  
  If you find that the seasonal year is indeed being used, you will need to either:
  
  Modify the seasonal patterns to remove the reference to the season year.
  Delete the seasonal patterns that are using the season year if they are no longer needed.
  
  
  
  
  
  Delete or Modify the Seasonal Year:
  
  Once all references to the seasonal year have been removed, you can proceed to delete or modify the seasonal year as needed.
  
  
  
  Check for Other Dependencies:
  
  Ensure that there are no other dependencies or objects that might be referencing the seasonal year. This may include planning books, key figures, or other related configurations.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as /SAPAPO/SEASON for managing seasonal patterns and /SAPAPO/SEASON_YEAR for managing seasonal years.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed guidance on managing seasonal patterns and years in APO.
  Testing: After making changes, it’s advisable to test the planning scenarios to ensure that the changes do not adversely affect your planning processes.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and manage your seasonal patterns effectively.