How To Fix RSM_TEAM042 - Remove the team assignments from hierarchy before changing team type &1.

RSM_TEAM042 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSM_TEAM - Messages for Team in Responsibility Management

• Message number: 042

• Message text: Remove the team assignments from hierarchy before changing team type &1.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSM_TEAM042 - Remove the team assignments from hierarchy before changing team type &1. ?

  The SAP error message RSM_TEAM042 indicates that there is an issue with changing the team type of a team in the SAP system. Specifically, it suggests that there are existing team assignments in the hierarchy that need to be removed before you can change the team type.
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs when you attempt to change the type of a team (for example, from a project team to a functional team) while there are still assignments or relationships that link this team to other entities in the hierarchy. The system requires that all such assignments be cleared before allowing the change to ensure data integrity and consistency.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Identify Team Assignments: 
  
  Use transaction codes like PPOME (for organizational management) or PPOSE to view the team and its assignments in the hierarchy.
  Check for any subordinate teams or members that are still linked to the team you are trying to