How To Fix /SAPAPO/DMRES037 - Break pattern & is still being used

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/DMRES -

• Message number: 037

• Message text: Break pattern & is still being used

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/DMRES037 - Break pattern & is still being used ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/DMRES037 typically indicates that a break pattern is still being used in the system, which prevents certain operations from being completed. This error is often encountered in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when dealing with resource planning and scheduling.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when you attempt to delete or modify a break pattern that is still assigned to a resource or is being used in a planning scenario. Break patterns are used to define periods of unavailability or breaks in resource capacity, and if they are still linked to any planning objects, the system will not allow changes to be made.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Identify Usage: Check where the break pattern is being used. You can do this by:
  
  Navigating to the relevant resource or planning object in the SAP APO system.
  Reviewing the configuration of the resource to see if the break pattern is assigned.
  
  
  
  Remove Assignment: If the break pattern is assigned to a resource, you will need to:
  
  Go to the resource master data.
  Remove the assignment of the break pattern from the resource.
  
  
  
  Check Planning Books: Ensure that the break pattern is not being referenced in any planning books or data views. If it is, you may need to update those references.
  
  
  Delete or Modify: Once the break pattern is no longer in use, you can proceed to delete or modify it as needed.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: If you are unsure about the implications of removing a break pattern, consult the SAP documentation or your organization's SAP support team for guidance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like /SAPAPO/RRP3 (Product View) or /SAPAPO/RES01 (Resource View) to analyze resource assignments and break patterns.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional insights or updates related to this error message.
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to resource configurations and break patterns.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the /SAPAPO/DMRES037 error and manage your break patterns effectively within the SAP APO system.