How To Fix CR243 - Either mark as root or enter superior resource

CR243 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CR - (1,099) Work Center; (100,200) Capacity

• Message number: 243

• Message text: Either mark as root or enter superior resource

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CR243 - Either mark as root or enter superior resource ?

  The SAP error message CR243 ("Either mark as root or enter superior resource") typically occurs in the context of resource planning and management within SAP, particularly when dealing with the creation or modification of a resource hierarchy in the SAP system.
  
  Cause:
  This error message usually arises when you are trying to create or modify a resource in a way that does not conform to the hierarchical structure expected by the system. Specifically, it indicates that the system requires you to either:
  
  Mark the resource as a root resource: This means that the resource you are trying to create or modify should be at the top level of the hierarchy and not dependent on any other resource.
  Enter a superior resource: If the resource is not a root resource, you need to specify a parent resource that it will be subordinate to in the hierarchy.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the CR243 error, you can take the following