How To Fix /SAPAPO/SCMB_PROM020 - Error while deleting promotion pattern &1

/SAPAPO/SCMB_PROM020 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/SCMB_PROM -

• Message number: 020

• Message text: Error while deleting promotion pattern &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/SCMB_PROM020 - Error while deleting promotion pattern &1 ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/SCMB_PROM020 typically occurs in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when there is an issue related to deleting a promotion pattern. This error can arise due to various reasons, and understanding the cause and potential solutions is essential for resolving it.
  
  Cause:
  
  Active References: The promotion pattern you are trying to delete may still have active references in the system. This could include active promotions, sales orders, or other related objects that depend on the promotion pattern.
  Authorization Issues: The user attempting to delete the promotion pattern may not have the necessary authorizations to perform this action.
  System Locking: There may be a system lock on the promotion pattern, preventing it from being deleted.
  Data Integrity Constraints: The system may have integrity constraints that prevent the deletion of the promotion pattern if it is linked to other data.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Active References: Before attempting to delete the promotion pattern, check