How To Fix /SAPAPO/SCMB_PRP061 - Cannibalization group & is used (changing or deleting not possible)

/SAPAPO/SCMB_PRP061 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/SCMB_PRP -

• Message number: 061

• Message text: Cannibalization group & is used (changing or deleting not possible)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/SCMB_PRP061 - Cannibalization group & is used (changing or deleting not possible) ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/SCMB_PRP061 Cannibalization group & is used (changing or deleting not possible) typically occurs in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when you attempt to change or delete a cannibalization group that is currently in use. Cannibalization groups are used in supply chain management to manage the allocation of products or resources, and they can be linked to various planning processes.
  
  Cause:
  
  In Use: The primary reason for this error is that the cannibalization group you are trying to change or delete is currently being referenced in other planning objects or processes. This could include active planning runs, orders, or other configurations that depend on this group.
  Data Integrity: SAP enforces data integrity rules to prevent changes that could lead to inconsistencies in the planning process.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Identify Dependencies: Before attempting to change or delete the cannibalization group, you should identify where it is being used. This can be