How To Fix /SAPAPO/PE_TRIG_DEL004 - Only active triggers are deleted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/PE_TRIG_DEL -

• Message number: 004

• Message text: Only active triggers are deleted

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/PE_TRIG_DEL004 - Only active triggers are deleted ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/PE_TRIG_DEL004 indicates that an attempt was made to delete a planning trigger in SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) that is not currently active. This message typically arises when a user tries to delete a trigger that is either inactive or does not exist in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Inactive Trigger: The trigger you are trying to delete is not active. In SAP APO, triggers must be active to be eligible for deletion.
  Non-existent Trigger: The trigger ID you are trying to delete may not exist in the system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to delete the trigger, leading to confusion about the trigger's status.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Trigger Status: Verify the status of the trigger you are trying to delete. You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction in SAP APO (e.g., /SAPAPO/PE_TRIG or similar) and checking the list of triggers.
  Activate the Trigger: If the trigger is inactive and you need to delete it, first activate it, and then attempt to delete it again.
  Confirm Existence: Ensure that the trigger ID you are trying to delete actually exists in the system. You can search for it in the trigger management area.
  Review Authorizations: Check if you have the necessary authorizations to delete triggers. If not, contact your system administrator to obtain the required permissions.
  Use Correct Transaction: Make sure you are using the correct transaction code for deleting triggers. Sometimes, using the wrong transaction can lead to confusion.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes in SAP APO for managing triggers, such as /SAPAPO/PE_TRIG for trigger management.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on managing planning triggers in APO.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues or bugs related to trigger management in your version of SAP APO.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.