How To Fix CR248 - Capacity is still assigned to a resource

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 248

• Message text: Capacity is still assigned to a resource

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CR248 - Capacity is still assigned to a resource ?

  The SAP error message CR248, which states "Capacity is still assigned to a resource," typically occurs when you attempt to delete or change a resource (like a work center or production resource) that still has capacity assignments linked to it. This can happen in various modules, including Production Planning (PP) and Plant Maintenance (PM).
  
  Cause:
  The error is triggered because the resource you are trying to modify or delete has existing capacity planning data associated with it. This could include:
  
  Capacity planning data in the work center.
  Open production orders or planned orders that reference the resource.
  Capacity evaluations or assignments in the system that have not been cleared.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Capacity Assignments:
  
  Go to the work center or resource in question and check for any capacity assignments. You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction (e.g., CR02 for changing work centers) and reviewing the capacity data.
  
  
  
  Remove Capacity