Project Server Online: all resources disappeared

Hello,
I'm testing Project On line. I worked on it during several weeks without any issue, but today the Resource Center is empty: instead of the resource names
I have the message:
To add resources, please click here to sync with an existing group.
What happened?
Thanks for your help

I like Kiran's suggestion. Look and see if they show up in the Delete Enterprise Objects. If they appear their and you don't see them, it may indicated that the security permissions have changed and you do not have access to the resources.
Have you made any changes to your Security Model? Are you using SharePoint or Project Permission mode.
Cheers!
Michael Wharton, MVP, MBA, PMP, MCT, MCTS, MCSD, MCSE+I, MCDBA
Website http://www.WhartonComputer.com
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