How To Fix /SAPAPO/PMON057 - Formula variant &1 uses variant &2 (Not possible to delete)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/PMON -

• Message number: 057

• Message text: Formula variant &1 uses variant &2 (Not possible to delete)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/PMON057 - Formula variant &1 uses variant &2 (Not possible to delete) ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/PMON057 indicates that you are trying to delete a formula variant that is still in use by another variant. This is a common issue in SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when dealing with planning models and formula variants.
  Cause:
  The error occurs because:
  
  The formula variant you are trying to delete is still referenced by another variant. In SAP APO, variants can be interdependent, and if one variant is being used by another, it cannot be deleted until the dependency is resolved.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Identify Dependencies:
  
  Check which variant is using the formula variant you want to delete. You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction in SAP APO (e.g., /SAPAPO/PMON for planning monitor) and reviewing the variants.
  
  
  
  Remove References:
  
  Once you identify the dependent variant, you will need to either delete or modify that variant to remove the reference to the formula variant you want to delete.
  
  
  
  Delete the Formula Variant:
  
  After ensuring that no other variants are using the formula variant, you can proceed to delete it.
  
  
  
  Check for Other Dependencies:
  
  If you still encounter issues, check for any other dependencies or references in other planning objects or settings that might be using the formula variant.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as /SAPAPO/PMON for managing planning variants and /SAPAPO/OM for managing order management settings.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on managing formula variants and dependencies in APO.
  Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting the SAP community for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and successfully delete the formula variant.