How To Fix /SAPAPO/DMRES145 - The resource is already being used in models; rates cannot be changed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/DMRES -

• Message number: 145

• Message text: The resource is already being used in models; rates cannot be changed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/DMRES145 - The resource is already being used in models; rates cannot be changed ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/DMRES145 indicates that a resource is currently being utilized in one or more models, and therefore, its rates cannot be modified. This is a common issue in SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when trying to change the rates of a resource that is actively linked to planning models.
  
  Cause:
  
  Resource Utilization: The resource you are trying to modify is already assigned to one or more planning models (e.g., production models, planning scenarios).
  Active Planning Models: If the resource is part of an active planning model, any changes to its rates will be restricted to maintain data integrity.
  Locked Data: The resource may be locked due to ongoing planning activities or transactions that are currently using it.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Identify Active Models:
  
  Check which planning models are currently using the resource. You can do this by navigating to the relevant planning area or model in SAP