How To Fix /SAPAPO/TSTR016 - Time buckets profile & is used (deleting not possible)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/TSTR -

• Message number: 016

• Message text: Time buckets profile & is used (deleting not possible)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/TSTR016 - Time buckets profile & is used (deleting not possible) ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/TSTR016 indicates that a time bucket profile is currently in use and cannot be deleted. This typically occurs in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when you attempt to delete a time bucket profile that is still assigned to various planning objects or configurations.
  Cause:
  
  Active Assignments: The time bucket profile is assigned to one or more planning objects, such as planning books, data views, or other configurations.
  Dependencies: There may be dependencies in the system that prevent the deletion of the profile, such as being linked to a planning area or other master data.
  System Lock: The profile might be locked by another process or user, preventing modifications.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error and successfully delete the time bucket profile, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Assignments:
  
  Use transaction code /SAPAPO/TSC1 (or the relevant transaction for your version) to check where the time bucket profile is assigned.
  Look for any planning books, data views, or other objects that reference the time bucket profile.
  
  
  
  Remove Assignments:
  
  If you find any assignments, you will need to remove or change them before you can delete the time bucket profile.
  Navigate to the relevant planning book or data view and remove the reference to the time bucket profile.
  
  
  
  Check for Locks:
  
  Ensure that no other users or processes are currently using the time bucket profile. You can check for locks using transaction code SM12.
  
  
  
  Delete the Profile:
  
  Once all assignments have been removed and there are no locks, you can proceed to delete the time bucket profile using transaction code /SAPAPO/TSC2.
  
  
  
  Transport Considerations:
  
  If you are working in a transport environment, ensure that the changes are properly transported to other systems if necessary.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on time bucket profiles and their usage in APO.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues or provide additional guidance related to this error message.
  Community Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or support channels for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and delete the time bucket profile as needed.