How To Fix RPM_INTEGRATION138 - Do not delete the record; change the availability to zero

RPM_INTEGRATION138 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RPM_INTEGRATION - 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 RPM_INTEGRATION138 - Do not delete the record; change the availability to zero ?

  The SAP error message RPM_INTEGRATION138, which states "Do not delete the record; change the availability to zero," typically occurs in the context of SAP's Resource and Project Management (RPM) module. This error is related to the management of resources and their availability in project planning.
  
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when a user attempts to delete a resource record that is still linked to ongoing projects or activities. SAP enforces this rule to maintain data integrity and ensure that historical records are preserved for reporting and analysis. Instead of deleting the record, the system requires that the availability of the resource be set to zero, effectively making it unavailable for future assignments without losing the historical data associated with the resource.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Access the Resource Record: Navigate to the resource record that you are trying to delete.
  
  
  Change Availability: Instead of deleting the record, update the availability of the