How To Fix /SAPAPO/VM008 - Orders and stocks of planning version & could not be deleted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/VM -

• Message number: 008

• Message text: Orders and stocks of planning version & could not be deleted

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/VM008 - Orders and stocks of planning version & could not be deleted ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/VM008 indicates that there are orders and stocks associated with a specific planning version that cannot be deleted. This typically occurs in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when trying to delete a planning version that is still in use.
  Cause:
  
  Existing Orders: There are active production or purchase orders linked to the planning version you are trying to delete.
  Stock Levels: There are stock levels (e.g., planned stock, safety stock) associated with the planning version.
  Dependencies: Other planning objects or dependencies may still reference the planning version.
  Data Integrity: SAP enforces data integrity rules to prevent the deletion of versions that are still in use, ensuring that no critical data is lost.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check for Active Orders:
  
  Use transaction codes like /SAPAPO/ORDR or /SAPAPO/ORDR_DISPLAY to check for any active orders linked to the planning version.
  If there are active orders, you may need to complete or delete them before you can delete the planning version.
  
  
  
  Check Stock Levels:
  
  Use transaction codes like /SAPAPO/RESB or /SAPAPO/RESB_DISPLAY to check for any stock levels associated with the planning version.
  If stocks exist, you may need to adjust or delete them.
  
  
  
  Review Dependencies:
  
  Check for any dependencies or references to the planning version in other planning objects or settings.
  Ensure that no other planning processes are using the version.
  
  
  
  Use the Correct Transaction:
  
  Ensure you are using the correct transaction to delete the planning version. The typical transaction for deleting a planning version is /SAPAPO/VER_DELETE.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific error message for any additional guidance or updates.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance, especially if this is a production environment.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes in SAP APO for managing planning versions, orders, and stocks.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Data Backup: Always ensure that you have a backup of your data before making significant changes, such as deleting planning versions.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and take appropriate action to resolve it.