How To Fix WXP144 - Hierarchy table &1 could not be deleted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WXP - Retail Planning

• Message number: 144

• Message text: Hierarchy table &1 could not be deleted

What causes this issue?

You have changed or enhanced the arrangement of planning levels. As a
result, hierarchy table &V1& for saving proportional factors using
planning hierarchies has to be generated again by the system.
Proportional factors have already been created in this table and they
must be deleted so that the scenario can be deleted.
Deletion could not be executed successfully!

System Response

The planning scenario could not be activated.

How to fix this error?

Delete hierarchy table &V1& using the SAP Data Dictionary.

Procedure for System Administrators

The hierarchy table for Merchandise & Assortment Controlling are
generated DDIC tables that can be processed (with restrictions) using
the Data Dictionary. If it is not possible to activate a planning
scenario, it is possible to delete the entries that already exist in
hierarchy table &V1& or the entire table via the Data Dictionary.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WXP144 - Hierarchy table &1 could not be deleted ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  WXP144 Hierarchy table &1 could not be deleted
  
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs when the system attempts to delete a hierarchy table (usually related to organizational or classification hierarchies) but fails. The failure can be due to several reasons:
  
  The hierarchy table is still in use or referenced by other objects.
  The table is locked by another user or process.
  Insufficient authorizations to delete the table.
  The table contains data that prevents deletion (e.g., entries still exist).
  Technical issues such as database locks or inconsistencies.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, consider the following steps:
  
  
  Check Table Usage:
  
  Verify if the hierarchy table is still referenced by any active hierarchies or objects.
  Use transaction codes like SE11 (Data Dictionary) or SE16/SE16N to inspect the table contents.
  Check if any active processes or users are using the table.
  
  
  
  Check Locks:
  
  Use transaction SM12 to check for locks on the hierarchy table.
  If locks exist and are stale, consider