How To Fix /SAPAPO/VM035 - DP data of planning version & could not be deleted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/VM -

• Message number: 035

• Message text: DP data of planning version & could not be deleted

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/VM035 - DP data of planning version & could not be deleted ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/VM035 typically indicates that there is an issue with deleting demand planning (DP) data for a specific planning version in SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO). The error message usually states that the DP data of the specified planning version could not be deleted.
  Cause:
  
  
  Data Locking: The data you are trying to delete may be locked by another user or process. This can happen if someone else is currently working with the same planning version or if there are background jobs that are accessing the data.
  
  
  Data Integrity Issues: There may be dependencies or relationships with other data that prevent deletion. For example, if the planning version is being used in a live planning scenario or has associated key figures that are still in use.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user attempting to delete the data may not have the necessary authorizations to perform the deletion.
  
  
  Technical Issues: There could be technical issues such as database constraints or inconsistencies in the data that prevent deletion.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Locks: Use transaction code SM12 to check for any locks on the data. If you find locks, you may need to wait for the other user or process to complete, or you may need to unlock the data if appropriate.
  
  
  Review Dependencies: Ensure that there are no dependencies or relationships that would prevent the deletion. Check if the planning version is being used in any active planning processes.
  
  
  Authorization Check: Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to delete the data. You can check this in transaction SU53 after the error occurs to see if there are any authorization issues.
  
  
  Use Transaction /SAPAPO/DP: If you are trying to delete data from the DP, you can use the transaction /SAPAPO/DP to manage planning versions and check for any inconsistencies.
  
  
  Consult Logs: Check the application logs for any additional error messages or information that might provide more context about the failure. You can use transaction SLG1 to view application logs.
  
  
  Technical Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP Basis or technical support team for assistance. They may need to investigate further into the database or system configuration.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Planning Versions: In SAP APO, planning versions are used to manage different scenarios of planning data. Ensure that you are working with the correct version.
  Data Deletion: Deleting data in SAP APO can have significant implications, so it is essential to ensure that the data is no longer needed before proceeding with deletion.
  Backup: Always ensure that you have a backup of your data before performing deletion operations, especially in production environments.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and take appropriate action to resolve it.