How To Fix DFPS_PM006 - Resource & plant & is still being used

DFPS_PM006 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DFPS_PM - Additional Functions: DFPS Plant Maintenance

• Message number: 006

• Message text: Resource & plant & is still being used

What causes this issue?

Resource &, plant & is still in use.

System Response

You want to delete the resource.

How to fix this error?

Use the <ZH>Where-Used List</> to check where the resource is used.
If you use <ZH>distributed maintenance</> with EA-DFPS (Defense), the
resource may have been distributed and can therefore not be deleted.

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DFPS_PM006 - Resource & plant & is still being used ?

  The SAP error message DFPS_PM006 indicates that a resource (such as a piece of equipment, a work center, or a personnel resource) is still being used in a particular plant, and therefore cannot be deleted or modified. This error typically arises in the context of Plant Maintenance (PM) or Project System (PS) modules when attempting to perform actions that require the resource to be inactive or not in use.
  Causes:
  
  Active Assignments: The resource is currently assigned to one or more maintenance orders, projects, or other operational activities.
  Open Notifications: There may be open maintenance notifications or work orders that reference the resource.
  Dependencies: The resource might be linked to other objects or processes that prevent its deletion or modification.
  Configuration Settings: Certain configuration settings in the system may restrict the deletion of resources that are still in use.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Assignments: Review all active assignments of the resource. This can be done by checking:
  
  Maintenance orders
  Work orders
  Notifications
  Project