How To Fix DPR_PROJ_INTEGRATION138 - Do not delete the record; change the availability to zero

DPR_PROJ_INTEGRATION138 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DPR_PROJ_INTEGRATION - Portf. Mgmt Integration Messages

• Message number: 138

• Message text: Do not delete the record; change the availability to zero

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DPR_PROJ_INTEGRATION138 - Do not delete the record; change the availability to zero ?

  The SAP error message DPR_PROJ_INTEGRATION138, which states "Do not delete the record; change the availability to zero," typically occurs in the context of project management within SAP, particularly when dealing with project-related data in the Project System (PS) or Project Management (PM) modules.
  
  Cause:
  This error message is triggered when a user attempts to delete a record that is linked to a project or a project-related object. SAP enforces this restriction to maintain data integrity and ensure that project-related information is not lost or corrupted. Instead of deleting the record, SAP suggests that the user should change the availability of the record to zero, which effectively makes it inactive without removing it from the database.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Identify the Record: Determine which record you are trying to delete that is causing the error. This could be a resource, cost element, or any other project-related entry.
  
  
  Change Availability:
  
  Navigate to the relevant