How To Fix /SAPAPO/DMRES174 - Resource & is still being used

/SAPAPO/DMRES174 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/DMRES -

• Message number: 174

• Message text: Resource & is still being used

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/DMRES174 - Resource & is still being used ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/DMRES174 Resource & is still being used typically occurs in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when you attempt to delete or deactivate a resource that is currently in use. This can happen in various scenarios, such as when trying to delete a resource from the resource master data or when attempting to change the status of a resource.
  
  Cause:
  
  Active Assignments: The resource is currently assigned to one or more planning objects, such as production orders, planned orders, or other scheduling activities.
  Open Transactions: There may be open transactions or processes that are utilizing the resource, preventing it from being deactivated or deleted.
  Dependencies: The resource might be linked to other objects or processes that are still active.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Active Assignments:
  
  Use transaction codes like /SAPAPO/RES01 (Resource Overview) to check if the resource is assigned to any active planning objects.
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