How To Fix /SAPAPO/SCMB_PSTRU072 - InfoCube &1 of planning object structure &2 could not be deleted

/SAPAPO/SCMB_PSTRU072 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/SCMB_PSTRU -

• Message number: 072

• Message text: InfoCube &1 of planning object structure &2 could not be deleted

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/SCMB_PSTRU072 - InfoCube &1 of planning object structure &2 could not be deleted ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/SCMB_PSTRU072 indicates that there is an issue with deleting an InfoCube associated with a planning object structure in SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO). This error typically arises when there are dependencies or references to the InfoCube that prevent its deletion.
  
  Cause:
  
  Active Data: The InfoCube may contain active data that is still being used in planning processes.
  Dependencies: There may be other objects (like planning books, data views, or queries) that are dependent on the InfoCube.
  Locking Issues: The InfoCube might be locked by another process or user, preventing deletion.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings or inconsistencies in the planning object structure that need to be addressed.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Dependencies: 
  
  Review all objects that reference the InfoCube. This includes planning books, data views, and queries. You may need to delete or modify these objects before you can delete the InfoCube.
  
  
  
  Delete Active Data: 
  
  If the InfoCube contains active data, you may