How To Fix /SAPAPO/PPO_OPT148 - Stock Levels in the Past cannot be Deleted

/SAPAPO/PPO_OPT148 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/PPO_OPT -

• Message number: 148

• Message text: Stock Levels in the Past cannot be Deleted

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/PPO_OPT148 - Stock Levels in the Past cannot be Deleted ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/PPO_OPT148 Stock Levels in the Past cannot be Deleted typically occurs in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when there is an attempt to delete stock levels that are historical in nature. This error indicates that the system is preventing the deletion of stock levels that are associated with past periods, as this could lead to inconsistencies in planning and reporting.
  
  Cause:
  
  Historical Data Protection: SAP APO is designed to maintain historical data for reporting and analysis purposes. Deleting past stock levels could compromise the integrity of historical data.
  Planning Horizon: The planning horizon may not allow for the deletion of past data. The system is configured to protect historical data to ensure that planning processes remain consistent.
  Data Integrity: The system may have constraints in place to ensure that data integrity is maintained across various modules and reports.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Configuration: Check the configuration settings in SAP APO