How To Fix /SAPAPO/MSDP_SEASON091 - Seasonal pattern &1 still assigned to characteristics combinations

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/MSDP_SEASON -

• Message number: 091

• Message text: Seasonal pattern &1 still assigned to characteristics combinations

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/MSDP_SEASON091 - Seasonal pattern &1 still assigned to characteristics combinations ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/MSDP_SEASON091 indicates that a seasonal pattern is still assigned to certain characteristic combinations in the SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) module. This typically occurs when you attempt to delete or modify a seasonal pattern that is still in use.
  Cause:
  The error is caused by the following reasons:
  
  Active Assignments: The seasonal pattern you are trying to delete or modify is still assigned to one or more characteristic combinations in the system.
  Data Integrity: SAP prevents the deletion of seasonal patterns that are actively used to maintain data integrity and avoid inconsistencies in planning.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Identify Assignments:
  
  Use transaction code /SAPAPO/SEASON to view the seasonal patterns and their assignments.
  Check which characteristic combinations are still linked to the seasonal pattern in question.
  
  
  
  Remove Assignments:
  
  Navigate to the characteristic combinations that are linked to the seasonal pattern.
  Remove the assignment of the seasonal pattern from these characteristic combinations. This can typically be done in the same transaction or through the relevant master data maintenance transactions.
  
  
  
  Delete or Modify the Seasonal Pattern:
  
  Once all assignments have been removed, you should be able to delete or modify the seasonal pattern without encountering the error.
  
  
  
  Check for Dependencies:
  
  Ensure that there are no other dependencies or references to the seasonal pattern in other areas of the system, such as planning books or data views.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as /SAPAPO/SEASON for managing seasonal patterns and /SAPAPO/MC62 for characteristic combinations.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on managing seasonal patterns and characteristic combinations in APO.
  Data Consistency: Always ensure that changes made to seasonal patterns do not disrupt existing planning processes or data integrity.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and manage your seasonal patterns effectively in SAP APO.