How To Fix /SAPAPO/MVM147 - PPM & is still being used in other models

/SAPAPO/MVM147 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/MVM -

• Message number: 147

• Message text: PPM & is still being used in other models

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/MVM147 - PPM & is still being used in other models ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/MVM147 typically indicates that a Production Planning Model (PPM) is still being used in other models, which prevents certain operations from being performed on it, such as deletion or modification. This error is common in SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when trying to manage PPMs that are linked to other planning models or processes.
  
  Cause:
  
  Dependency on Other Models: The PPM you are trying to modify or delete is still referenced in other planning models or processes.
  Active Usage: The PPM is actively being used in planning runs, forecasts, or other related activities.
  Data Integrity: SAP enforces data integrity by preventing the deletion or modification of objects that are still in use.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Identify Dependencies: Use transaction codes like /SAPAPO/MVM or /SAPAPO/PPM to check where the PPM is being used. Look for any models, planning books, or other objects that reference the PPM.
  Remove References: If possible, remove the references to the