How To Fix /SAPAPO/RES_MSG033 - Resource network &1 is being used in one or more products

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/RES_MSG -

• Message number: 033

• Message text: Resource network &1 is being used in one or more products

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/RES_MSG033 - Resource network &1 is being used in one or more products ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/RES_MSG033 indicates that a resource network (identified by &1) is currently being utilized by one or more products in the Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) module. This typically occurs when you attempt to delete or modify a resource network that is still linked to active products or planning objects.
  Cause:
  
  Active Product Assignments: The resource network is assigned to one or more products in the system, which prevents its deletion or modification.
  Planning Objects: The resource network may be referenced in various planning objects, such as production orders, planned orders, or other scheduling elements.
  Data Integrity Constraints: SAP enforces data integrity rules to ensure that resources are not removed while they are still in use, to avoid inconsistencies in planning and execution.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Identify the Products: Determine which products are using the resource network. You can do this by checking the product master data or using transaction codes like /SAPAPO/RES01 (Resource Overview) or /SAPAPO/RES02 (Resource Network Overview) to see the assignments.
  
  
  Remove Assignments: If you need to delete or modify the resource network, you must first remove its assignments from the products. This can be done by:
  
  Navigating to the product master data and removing the resource network assignment.
  Checking any production or planning orders that may be referencing the resource network and adjusting them accordingly.
  
  
  
  Check for Dependencies: Ensure that there are no other dependencies or references to the resource network in other planning objects. This may include checking for:
  
  Production orders
  Planned orders
  Heuristic runs or other planning activities
  
  
  
  Use Transaction Codes: Utilize relevant transaction codes to analyze and manage resource networks and their assignments:
  
  /SAPAPO/RES01 for resource overview
  /SAPAPO/RES02 for resource network overview
  /SAPAPO/MD03 for product view
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: If you are unsure about the implications of removing a resource network, consult the SAP documentation or your organization's SAP support team for guidance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional insights or solutions related to this error message.
  System Logs: Review system logs for any additional error messages or warnings that may provide context for the issue.
  User Permissions: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to modify resource networks and product assignments.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and manage the resource network effectively within your SAP APO environment.