How To Fix /SAPAPO/OM_TS037 - Pattern is still being used

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/OM_TS -

• Message number: 037

• Message text: Pattern is still being used

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/OM_TS037 - Pattern is still being used ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/OM_TS037 Pattern is still being used typically occurs in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when you attempt to delete or change a time series pattern that is still in use by one or more planning objects, such as a planning book or a key figure.
  Cause:
  The error indicates that the time series pattern you are trying to delete or modify is currently assigned to one or more planning objects. This could happen if:
  
  The pattern is still linked to a planning book.
  The pattern is being used in a key figure or in a planning function.
  There are active planning runs or processes that reference this pattern.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Identify Usage: Determine where the time series pattern is being used. You can check:
  
  Planning books that reference the pattern.
  Key figures that utilize the pattern.
  Any planning functions or macros that might be using the pattern.
  
  
  
  Remove References: Once you identify where the pattern is being used, you need to:
  
  Remove the pattern from the planning books or key figures.
  Update any planning functions or macros that reference the pattern.
  
  
  
  Check Active Processes: Ensure that there are no active planning runs or processes that are currently using the pattern. If there are, you may need to wait for them to complete or terminate them if appropriate.
  
  
  Delete or Modify: After ensuring that the pattern is no longer in use, you can proceed to delete or modify the time series pattern as needed.
  
  
  Transport Changes: If you are working in a development environment and need to transport changes to a production environment, ensure that all references are updated in the transport request.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like /SAPAPO/TS to manage time series patterns and /SAPAPO/OM for other related operations.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more detailed information on managing time series patterns in APO.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues or provide additional guidance related to this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and successfully manage your time series patterns in SAP APO.