How To Fix /SAPAPO/SDP187 - Error when deleting entries

/SAPAPO/SDP187 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/SDP -

• Message number: 187

• Message text: Error when deleting entries

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/SAPAPO/SDP187 - Details

• The SAP error message /SAPAPO/SDP187 typically occurs in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when there is an issue related to deleting entries in the system, particularly in the context of the Supply Network Planning (SNP) or Demand Planning (DP) modules.
  Cause of the Error
  The error message /SAPAPO/SDP187 can be triggered by several factors, including:
  
  
  Data Integrity Issues: There may be inconsistencies or dependencies in the data that prevent the deletion of certain entries. For example, if the entries are linked to other planning objects or if they are part of a locked planning run.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user attempting to delete the entries may not have the necessary authorizations to perform the deletion.
  
  
  Technical Issues: There could be underlying technical issues, such as database locks or system inconsistencies, that prevent the deletion process from completing successfully.
  
  
  Incorrect Selection: The entries selected for deletion may not be valid or may not exist