How To Fix LM334 - Changes to limit type & are not permitted, since utilizations still exist

LM334 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: LM - Treasury: Limit Management

• Message number: 334

• Message text: Changes to limit type & are not permitted, since utilizations still exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message LM334 - Changes to limit type & are not permitted, since utilizations still exist ?

  The SAP error message LM334 indicates that changes to a limit type are not allowed because there are existing utilizations associated with that limit type. This typically occurs in the context of SAP's Logistics or Project System modules, where limits are set for various resources, budgets, or capacities.
  
  Cause:
  The error arises when you attempt to modify a limit type (for example, changing its parameters or deleting it) while there are still active utilizations or allocations that reference that limit. Utilizations can include things like budget consumption, resource allocation, or any other form of usage that has been recorded against that limit.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Identify Utilizations: Check for any existing utilizations that are linked to the limit type you are trying to change. You can do this by reviewing reports or transaction codes that display current utilizations.
  
  
  Clear Utilizations: If possible, you may need to clear or reverse