How To Fix /SAPAPO/MSDP_DIS039 - Subresource &1 is used in header PPM/PDS &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/MSDP_DIS -

• Message number: 039

• Message text: Subresource &1 is used in header PPM/PDS &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/MSDP_DIS039 - Subresource &1 is used in header PPM/PDS &2 ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/MSDP_DIS039 indicates that there is a conflict with the use of a subresource in a header Production Planning Master Data (PPM) or Product Data Structure (PDS). Specifically, it means that the subresource you are trying to use is already assigned to another header PPM or PDS, which is causing the conflict.
  Cause:
  
  Subresource Assignment: The subresource is already assigned to another PPM or PDS, and SAP does not allow the same subresource to be used in multiple headers simultaneously.
  Data Integrity: This error is a safeguard to maintain data integrity within the planning and scheduling processes in SAP APO (Advanced Planning and Optimization).
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Subresource Assignment:
  
  Identify the subresource (&1) mentioned in the error message.
  Check which PPM or PDS (&2) is currently using this subresource.
  
  
  
  Modify Resource Assignment:
  
  If the subresource is indeed needed for the PPM or PDS you are trying to create or modify, you may need to:
  
  Remove the subresource from the other PPM or PDS where it is currently assigned.
  Alternatively, consider using a different subresource that is not currently in use.
  
  
  
  
  
  Review Planning Data:
  
  Ensure that the planning data is correctly set up and that there are no unintended overlaps in resource assignments.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for more detailed information on resource management in APO.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert who can provide further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like /SAPAPO/PPM or /SAPAPO/PDS to view and manage PPMs and PDSs.
  Resource Management: Understanding how resources are managed in SAP APO can help prevent similar issues in the future.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.