How To Fix /SAPAPO/MVM098 - The active version could not be deleted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/MVM -

• Message number: 098

• Message text: The active version could not be deleted

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/MVM098 - The active version could not be deleted ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/MVM098 indicates that the active version of a planning object in SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) cannot be deleted. This error typically arises in the context of managing versions in the SAP APO system, particularly when dealing with planning versions in the Master Data or Planning Book.
  Causes:
  
  Active Version: The version you are trying to delete is currently set as the active version. In SAP APO, the active version is the one that is being used for planning and cannot be deleted until it is deactivated.
  Dependencies: There may be dependencies or references to the active version in other planning objects or processes, preventing its deletion.
  User Authorizations: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to delete the active version.
  System Settings: Certain system settings or configurations may restrict the deletion of active versions.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Deactivate the Active Version:
  
  Navigate to the version management screen in SAP APO.
  Change the status of the active version to inactive. This usually involves selecting the version and choosing an option to deactivate it.
  Once the version is inactive, you should be able to delete it.
  
  
  
  Check Dependencies:
  
  Review any dependencies or references to the active version. Ensure that no planning books, data views, or other objects are currently using this version.
  If there are dependencies, you may need to adjust or remove them before attempting to delete the version.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations:
  
  Verify that you have the necessary authorizations to delete versions in SAP APO. If not, contact your system administrator to obtain the required permissions.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to the SAP documentation or help resources for specific instructions related to version management in your version of SAP APO.
  
  
  
  System Configuration:
  
  If the issue persists, check with your SAP Basis or technical team to see if there are any system settings that might be preventing the deletion of the active version.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like /SAPAPO/MVM for version management or /SAPAPO/MC62 for managing planning books.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address known issues or provide additional guidance on this error message.
  Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance, providing them with the error message and context.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to address the error message /SAPAPO/MVM098 and successfully manage your planning versions in SAP APO.