How To Fix C5708 - Res. & does not exist in plant &. Sec.res. for op. & was copied w/o res.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: C5 - Master Recipe

• Message number: 708

• Message text: Res. & does not exist in plant &. Sec.res. for op. & was copied w/o res.

What causes this issue?

The template you want to copy contains resource &V1& as the secondary
resource assigned to operation &V3&. However, this resource does not
exist in plant &V2& of the new recipe.
The secondary resource is created without resource assignment in the
new recipe.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

If you want to use a different resource in plant &V2&:
Go to the secondary resource overview of operation &V3& in the new
recipe and assign the resource to the secondary resource.
If you want to copy the entire template to plant &V2&:
RESET N2
Exit the recipe without saving.
Create resource &V1& in plant &V2&.
<DS:TRAN.CRC1>Create Resource</>
Start the copy function again.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message C5708 - Res. & does not exist in plant &. Sec.res. for op. & was copied w/o res. ?

  The SAP error message C5708 indicates that a resource (such as a work center or a production resource) does not exist in the specified plant for a particular operation. This error typically occurs during the planning or execution of production orders when the system tries to reference a resource that has not been defined or is not available in the specified plant.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Resource Definition: The resource (work center, machine, etc.) has not been created or is not assigned to the specified plant.
  Incorrect Plant Assignment: The resource exists, but it is not assigned to the plant where the operation is being executed.
  Copying Issues: The operation was copied from another order or routing, and the resource was not available in the target plant.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the system that prevent the resource from being recognized.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Resource Definition:
  
  Go to the transaction code CR01 (Create Work Center) or CR02 (Change Work Center) to verify if the resource exists in the specified plant.
  If it does not exist, create the resource in the appropriate plant.
  
  
  
  Assign Resource to Plant:
  
  If the resource exists but is not assigned to the plant, you can assign it by editing the work center and ensuring it is linked to the correct plant.
  
  
  
  Review Routing/Production Order:
  
  Check the routing or production order to ensure that the correct resources are assigned to the operations.
  If the operation was copied from another order, ensure that the resources are valid for the current plant.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Review the configuration settings in the system to ensure that there are no restrictions or issues that would prevent the resource from being recognized.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for additional guidance on managing resources and resolving related errors.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  CR01, CR02: Work Center management.
  CA01, CA02: Routing management.
  CO01, CO02: Production order management.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  
  
  User Roles: Ensure that the user has the necessary permissions to view and modify resources and production orders.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the C5708 error and implement the necessary solutions to resolve it.