How To Fix /SAPAPO/DMRES130 - Dimension cannot be changed; resource is used in orders

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/DMRES -

• Message number: 130

• Message text: Dimension cannot be changed; resource is used in orders

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/DMRES130 - Dimension cannot be changed; resource is used in orders ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/DMRES130 indicates that a dimension of a resource in SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) cannot be changed because the resource is currently being used in orders. This typically occurs when you attempt to modify a resource's characteristics (like capacity, availability, or other dimensions) while there are existing orders or planning objects that reference that resource.
  Cause:
  
  Active Orders: The resource is currently assigned to one or more active production or planning orders.
  Locked Resource: The resource may be locked due to ongoing processes or transactions.
  Dependencies: There may be dependencies or links to other planning objects that prevent changes to the resource.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Active Orders:
  
  Use transaction codes like /SAPAPO/ORDPR (Order Processing) or /SAPAPO/ORDR (Order Management) to identify any active orders that are using the resource.
  If there are active orders, you may need to complete, cancel, or release them before making changes to the resource.
  
  
  
  Release or Delete Orders:
  
  If possible, release or delete the orders that are using the resource. Ensure that this action does not disrupt ongoing operations.
  
  
  
  Check Resource Locking:
  
  Ensure that the resource is not locked by any other processes. You can check for locks using transaction code SM12 to see if there are any locks on the resource.
  
  
  
  Change Resource Settings:
  
  Once there are no active orders or locks on the resource, you can proceed to change the resource dimensions as needed.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP Basis or APO consultant for specific guidelines related to your system configuration.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as /SAPAPO/RES01 (Resource Maintenance) to manage resources.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional insights or patches that may address the issue.
  User Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to resources in the system.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and successfully change the resource dimensions in SAP APO.