How To Fix /SCWM/RF_EN461 - Existing assigment for ID Grp.Res.Type = &1; deletion is not possible

/SCWM/RF_EN461 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/RF_EN -

• Message number: 461

• Message text: Existing assigment for ID Grp.Res.Type = &1; deletion is not possible

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/SCWM/RF_EN461 - Details

• The SAP error message /SCWM/RF_EN461 Existing assignment for ID Grp.Res.Type = &1; deletion is not possible typically occurs in the context of SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) when there is an attempt to delete a resource assignment that is currently in use or has existing dependencies.
  
  Cause:
  
  Existing Assignments: The error indicates that there are existing assignments for the specified Resource Group/Resource Type that prevent deletion. This could be due to active processes or transactions that are utilizing the resource.
  Dependencies: There may be other configurations or settings that depend on the resource group/type, making it impossible to delete it without first addressing those dependencies.
  Active Processes: If there are ongoing warehouse processes (like picking, packing, or inventory management) that involve the resource, the system will not allow deletion.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Active Assignments: Review the current assignments for the specified Resource Group/Resource Type. You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction in SAP EWM