How To Fix /SAPAPO/DMRES083 - Shift factor definition already used in resources


/SAPAPO/DMRES083 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: /SAPAPO/DMRES -

  • Message number: 083

  • Message text: Shift factor definition already used in resources

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  • What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/DMRES083 - Shift factor definition already used in resources ?
    The SAP error message /SAPAPO/DMRES083 indicates that a shift factor definition you are trying to use in your resources is already in use. This typically occurs in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO), particularly when dealing with production planning and scheduling.
    
    Cause: The error is triggered when you attempt to assign a shift factor definition to a resource that has already been assigned to another resource or is being used in a different context. Shift factors are used to define how much a resource can produce during different shifts, and they must be unique to avoid conflicts.
    Solution: To resolve this error, you can take the following steps: Check Existing Assignments: Go to the transaction code /SAPAPO/DMRES (or the relevant transaction for resource management). Look for the resource that is causing the error and check its shift factor assignments. Identify if the shift factor is already assigned to another resource. Modify or Create a New Shift

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