How To Fix /SAPAPO/OM_ERROR2398 - iPPE cannot be deleted since it is still in use

/SAPAPO/OM_ERROR2398 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/OM_ERROR2 -

• Message number: 398

• Message text: iPPE cannot be deleted since it is still in use

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/OM_ERROR2398 - iPPE cannot be deleted since it is still in use ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/OM_ERROR2398 indicates that an iPPE (Integrated Product and Process Engineering) object cannot be deleted because it is still in use. This typically occurs in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) or SAP Integrated Business Planning (IBP) when trying to delete a planning object that is referenced or linked to other objects or processes.
  
  Cause:
  
  Active References: The iPPE object you are trying to delete is still being referenced by other objects, such as production orders, planning scenarios, or other iPPE objects.
  Dependencies: There may be dependencies in the planning model that prevent the deletion of the iPPE object.
  Locking Mechanism: The object might be locked by another user or process, preventing its deletion.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Identify Dependencies: 
  
  Use transaction codes like /SAPAPO/OM_ORDER or /SAPAPO/OM_IPE to check for any active references to the iPPE object.
  Look for any production orders, planning scenarios, or other objects that might be using the iPPE.
  
  
  
  Remove References: