How To Fix UPC_FW059 - You may not delete planning area &1 (&2)

UPC_FW059 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UPC_FW - Messages for Planning Framework, Areas, Levels and Packages

• Message number: 059

• Message text: You may not delete planning area &1 (&2)

What causes this issue?

You have attempted to delete the planning area &V1&. However, this
planning area is referenced in at least one multi-planning area. You
can see the list of the referencing multi-planning areas in the
messages that follow in the error log.

System Response

You cannot delete the planning area.

How to fix this error?

To delete the planning area, first remove it from all multi-planning
areas.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UPC_FW059 - You may not delete planning area &1 (&2) ?

  The SAP error message UPC_FW059 indicates that you are attempting to delete a planning area that is currently in use or has dependencies that prevent its deletion. This error typically arises in the context of SAP Integrated Business Planning (IBP) or SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO).
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Active Dependencies: The planning area you are trying to delete may have active dependencies, such as:
  
  Existing planning objects (e.g., key figures, planning levels) that are still in use.
  Active planning runs or processes that reference the planning area.
  Other configurations or settings that are linked to the planning area.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to delete the planning area.
  
  
  System Settings: Certain system settings or configurations may prevent the deletion of planning areas that are considered critical or foundational.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Dependencies: Before attempting to delete the planning area, check for any dependencies:
  
  Review the planning objects associated with the planning area.
  Ensure that there are no