How To Fix APO_BAPI086 - No capacity requirements could be determined for this activity

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: APO_BAPI - Message Class for APO BAPIs

• Message number: 086

• Message text: No capacity requirements could be determined for this activity

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message APO_BAPI086 - No capacity requirements could be determined for this activity ?

  The SAP error message APO_BAPI086 ("No capacity requirements could be determined for this activity") typically occurs in the context of Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when trying to create or process a planning activity, such as a production order or a planned order, and the system is unable to find any capacity requirements associated with that activity.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Master Data: The relevant master data (like resources, production versions, or routing) may not be properly defined or may be missing.
  Incorrect Planning Parameters: The planning parameters for the activity might not be set correctly, leading to the system not being able to determine capacity requirements.
  Resource Availability: The resources required for the activity may not be available or may not be defined in the system.
  Activity Type Configuration: The activity type may not be correctly configured in the system, leading to a lack of capacity requirements.
  Capacity Planning Settings: The settings for capacity planning in the APO system may not be correctly configured, preventing the system from calculating capacity requirements.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Master Data:
  
  Ensure that all relevant master data (resources, production versions, routings) is correctly defined and active.
  Verify that the resource is assigned to the correct location and that it has the necessary capacity defined.
  
  
  
  Review Planning Parameters:
  
  Check the planning parameters for the activity to ensure they are set correctly.
  Make sure that the planning strategy and other relevant settings are appropriate for the activity.
  
  
  
  Validate Resource Availability:
  
  Confirm that the resources required for the activity are available and not blocked or inactive.
  Check the capacity of the resources to ensure they can handle the planned workload.
  
  
  
  Examine Activity Type Configuration:
  
  Review the configuration of the activity type in the system to ensure it is set up to generate capacity requirements.
  Ensure that the activity type is linked to the correct cost center and resource.
  
  
  
  Adjust Capacity Planning Settings:
  
  Review the capacity planning settings in the APO system to ensure they are configured to allow for capacity requirement determination.
  Check if any recent changes were made to the configuration that could have affected capacity planning.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may want to use transaction codes like /SAPAPO/MC90 (to check the planning book) or /SAPAPO/SCM1 (to check the master data) to investigate further.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Documentation: Review the SAP documentation related to capacity planning in APO for more detailed information on configuration and setup.
  
  If the issue persists after checking these areas, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or refer to SAP's support portal for further assistance.