How To Fix CF197 - Production resource/tool was changed.

CF197 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CF - PRT management messages

• Message number: 197

• Message text: Production resource/tool was changed.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CF197 - Production resource/tool was changed. ?

  The SAP error message CF197, which states "Production resource/tool was changed," typically occurs in the context of production planning and execution within the SAP system. This error indicates that there has been a modification to a production resource or tool that is being used in a production order or process, which can lead to inconsistencies or issues in the planning and execution of production activities.
  Causes:
  
  Manual Changes: A user may have manually changed the attributes of a production resource or tool (e.g., capacity, availability, or status) while a production order is being processed.
  Configuration Changes: Changes in the configuration of the production resource or tool in the system can trigger this error.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the data related to the production resource or tool, such as conflicting information in the master data.
  Concurrent Processing: If multiple users are working on the same production order or resource simultaneously, one user’s changes