How To Fix /SAPAPO/DMRES040 - The resource & has been deleted

/SAPAPO/DMRES040 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/DMRES -

• Message number: 040

• Message text: The resource & has been deleted

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/DMRES040 - The resource & has been deleted ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/DMRES040 The resource & has been deleted typically occurs in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when a resource that is being referenced in a planning or scheduling operation has been deleted from the system. This can happen for various reasons, such as changes in the planning environment, data maintenance activities, or incorrect configuration.
  
  Cause:
  
  Resource Deletion: The most straightforward cause is that the resource in question has been deleted from the system, either intentionally or accidentally.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the master data, where the planning object is still referencing a resource that no longer exists.
  Transport Issues: If changes were transported from one system to another (e.g., from development to production), the resource might not have been included in the transport.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or access the resource, leading to the perception that