How To Fix /SAPAPO/SCMB_PROM017 - Promotion pattern &1 was deleted

/SAPAPO/SCMB_PROM017 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/SCMB_PROM -

• Message number: 017

• Message text: Promotion pattern &1 was deleted

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/SCMB_PROM017 - Promotion pattern &1 was deleted ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/SCMB_PROM017 indicates that a promotion pattern has been deleted in the SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) module. This error typically arises when a promotion pattern that is being referenced in a planning process or transaction no longer exists in the system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Deletion of Promotion Pattern: The most common cause is that the promotion pattern was deleted by a user or through a system process.
  Data Consistency Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the data where the system is trying to access a promotion pattern that has been removed.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings may point to a promotion pattern that is no longer valid.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check for Deletion: Verify if the promotion pattern has indeed been deleted. You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction in SAP APO where promotion patterns are managed (e.g., transaction /SAPAPO/SCMB_PROM).
  Restore or Recreate: If the promotion pattern is essential for your planning process,