How To Fix RMSA_VRS065 - You can no longer reset the 'Obsolete' indicator

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RMSA_VRS - RMS: Versioning

• Message number: 065

• Message text: You can no longer reset the 'Obsolete' indicator

What causes this issue?

If a version of an object has been marked as obsolete once, you cannot
deselect this indicator later on.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RMSA_VRS065 - You can no longer reset the 'Obsolete' indicator ?

  The SAP error message RMSA_VRS065, which states "You can no longer reset the 'Obsolete' indicator," typically occurs in the context of managing materials or resources in the SAP system, particularly when dealing with the Resource Management module.
  Cause:
  This error message is triggered when you attempt to reset the 'Obsolete' indicator for a resource or material that has already been marked as obsolete. Once a resource is set to obsolete, it is generally considered to be no longer in use or available for planning and cannot be reverted back to an active state. This is a safeguard to maintain data integrity and prevent confusion in resource planning.
  Solution:
  
  
  Check the Status: Verify the current status of the resource or material. If it is marked as obsolete, you will not be able to reset this indicator.
  
  
  Create a New Resource: If you need to use a resource that has been marked as obsolete, consider creating a new resource with the required specifications instead of trying to reset the obsolete status.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Review the SAP documentation or help files related to resource management to understand the implications of marking a resource as obsolete.
  
  
  Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to resource statuses. Sometimes, restrictions may be in place that prevent certain actions.
  
  
  Contact Support: If you believe that the resource should not be marked as obsolete or if you need further assistance, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional context.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with transaction codes related to resource management, such as RMSA for resource management activities.
  User Roles: Ensure that your user role has the appropriate permissions to manage resources and their statuses.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to address the RMSA_VRS065 error effectively.