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

/SAPAPO/DMRES038 - Overview

• 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