How To Fix /SAPAPO/DMRES039 - The quantity/rate definition & is still being used

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/DMRES -

• Message number: 039

• Message text: The quantity/rate definition & is still being used

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/DMRES039 - The quantity/rate definition & is still being used ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/DMRES039 indicates that a quantity or rate definition is still being used in the system, which prevents certain actions from being performed, such as deleting or modifying that definition. This error typically arises in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when working with resource definitions, such as in the context of production planning or capacity planning.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when you attempt to delete or modify a quantity or rate definition that is currently in use by one or more planning objects, such as:
  
  Production orders
  Planned orders
  Process orders
  Other planning-related objects
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Identify Usage: Determine where the quantity/rate definition is being used. You can do this by checking the following:
  
  Review the resource assignments in the relevant planning objects.
  Use transaction codes like /SAPAPO/RES01 (Resource Overview) or /SAPAPO/DMRES (Resource Management) to find out which objects are linked to the definition.
  
  
  
  Remove Dependencies: Once you identify the objects using the definition, you will need to:
  
  Change or delete the dependent planning objects that are using the quantity/rate definition.
  Ensure that no active orders or planning objects are referencing the definition.
  
  
  
  Delete or Modify: After removing all dependencies, you should be able to delete or modify the quantity/rate definition without encountering the error.
  
  
  Check for Background Jobs: Sometimes, background jobs or processes may still be using the definition. Ensure that no background jobs are running that might be referencing the definition.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: If you are unsure about the implications of deleting or modifying a definition, consult the SAP documentation or your organization's SAP support team for guidance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes for resource management in SAP APO, such as /SAPAPO/RES01, /SAPAPO/DMRES, and /SAPAPO/DMRSC.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional insights or patches that may address specific issues.
  User Permissions: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to make changes to resource definitions in the system.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and manage your quantity/rate definitions effectively.