How To Fix RESCPG021 - &1 must not be changed

RESCPG021 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RESCPG - Participation Group

• Message number: 021

• Message text: &1 must not be changed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RESCPG021 - &1 must not be changed ?

  The SAP error message RESCPG021 typically indicates that a certain characteristic or property of a resource (such as a work center, production resource, or similar entity) is being modified in a way that is not allowed. This error often arises in the context of resource planning or management within SAP's Production Planning (PP) or Project System (PS) modules.
  
  Cause:
  The error message RESCPG021 occurs when:
  
  You are trying to change a characteristic of a resource that is locked or restricted from modification.
  The resource is currently being used in a production order, project, or another context that prevents changes.
  There are dependencies or settings in the system that enforce certain characteristics to remain unchanged for integrity or consistency reasons.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the RESCPG021 error, consider the following steps:
  
  
  Check Resource Status: Ensure that the resource you are trying to modify is not currently in use. If it is, you may need to wait until it is free