How To Fix /SAPAPO/DMRES038 - The shift factor definition & is still being used

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/DMRES -

• Message number: 038

• Message text: The shift factor definition & is still being used

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/DMRES038 - The shift factor definition & is still being used ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/DMRES038 indicates that a shift factor definition is still in use, which prevents you from deleting or modifying it. This typically occurs in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when you attempt to delete or change a shift factor that is currently assigned to a planning object or is being referenced in a planning scenario.
  Cause:
  
  Active Usage: The shift factor is actively being used in one or more planning books, key figures, or planning scenarios.
  Dependencies: There may be dependencies on the shift factor in various planning processes, such as demand planning or supply network planning.
  Configuration: The shift factor might be linked to specific configuration settings that are preventing its modification or deletion.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Identify Usage:
  
  Check where the shift factor is being used. You can do this by reviewing the planning books, key figures, or any other configurations that reference the shift factor.
  Use transaction codes like /SAPAPO/DMRES to analyze the shift factors and their usage.
  
  
  
  Remove Dependencies:
  
  If the shift factor is linked to a planning book or key figure, you will need to remove it from those configurations.
  Navigate to the relevant planning book or key figure settings and ensure that the shift factor is no longer referenced.
  
  
  
  Delete or Modify:
  
  Once you have confirmed that the shift factor is no longer in use, you can proceed to delete or modify it.
  Use the appropriate transaction (e.g., /SAPAPO/DMRES) to perform the deletion or modification.
  
  
  
  Check for Other References:
  
  Ensure that there are no other references to the shift factor in other areas of the APO system, such as in planning scenarios or other configuration settings.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the implications of deleting or modifying the shift factor, consult the SAP documentation or your organization's SAP support team for guidance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as /SAPAPO/DMRES for managing shift factors and /SAPAPO/DP for demand planning.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional insights or patches that may address specific issues.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to shift factors and related configurations.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message and manage your shift factor definitions effectively.