How To Fix CR412 - Resource & plant & is still being used in a group

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 412

• Message text: Resource & plant & is still being used in a group

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CR412 - Resource & plant & is still being used in a group ?

  The SAP error message CR412 indicates that a resource (such as a machine, labor, or any other type of resource) and a plant are still being used in a group. This typically occurs when you attempt to delete or change a resource that is currently assigned to a group in the SAP system, such as a work center or a production resource.
  Cause:
  
  Resource Assignment: The resource is assigned to one or more groups (like work centers, production orders, etc.) and cannot be deleted or modified until it is removed from those assignments.
  Active Usage: The resource is actively being used in production planning or scheduling, which prevents changes to its configuration.
  Dependencies: There may be dependencies or links to other objects in the system that rely on the resource being present.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the CR412 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Identify Usage:
  
  Check where the resource is being used. You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction codes (like CR01, CR02 for work centers) and checking the assignments.
  Use transaction codes like CR03 to display the resource and see its assignments.
  
  
  
  Remove Assignments:
  
  If the resource is assigned to a group, you will need to remove it from that group. This can be done in the configuration settings of the resource or group.
  For work centers, you can go to the work center configuration and remove the resource from the relevant work center.
  
  
  
  Check for Open Orders:
  
  Ensure that there are no open production orders or planned orders that are using the resource. If there are, you may need to complete or delete those orders before making changes to the resource.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files related to resource management and work centers for additional guidance on managing resources.
  
  
  
  System Administrator:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consult with your SAP system administrator or support team. They may have additional tools or access to help identify and resolve the issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  CR01 - Create Work Center
  CR02 - Change Work Center
  CR03 - Display Work Center
  CO01 - Create Production Order
  CO02 - Change Production Order
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  User Roles: Ensure you have the necessary permissions to make changes to resources and groups in the SAP system.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the CR412 error and take appropriate action to resolve it.