How To Fix CF052 - Enter a production resource or tool.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CF - PRT management messages

• Message number: 052

• Message text: Enter a production resource or tool.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CF052 - Enter a production resource or tool. ?

  The SAP error message CF052, which states "Enter a production resource or tool," typically occurs in the context of production planning or when creating a production order. This error indicates that the system requires a specific production resource or tool to be assigned to the operation in the routing or production order, but none has been provided.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Resource Assignment: The production order or routing does not have a production resource or tool assigned to the operation.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration of the routing or production order may not be set up correctly, leading to the absence of required resources.
  Data Entry Error: During the creation of the production order or routing, the user may have overlooked entering the necessary resource or tool.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Routing: 
  
  Go to the routing associated with the production order and ensure that a production resource or tool is assigned to each operation.
  You can do this by navigating to the routing in transaction code CA03 (Display Routing) and checking the operations.
  
  
  
  Assign Resource/Tool:
  
  If a resource or tool is missing, you can assign it by editing the routing in transaction code CA02 (Change Routing) or directly in the production order using transaction code CO02 (Change Production Order).
  Ensure that the resource or tool is valid and available in the system.
  
  
  
  Review Production Order:
  
  If you are working with a production order, check the order details in transaction code CO03 (Display Production Order) to see if the resource/tool is specified.
  If not, you can add it in the order details.
  
  
  
  Consult Master Data:
  
  Ensure that the production resources and tools are correctly defined in the system. You can check this in transaction code CR01 (Create Work Center) or CR02 (Change Work Center).
  
  
  
  User Training: 
  
  If this error occurs frequently, consider providing additional training to users on how to properly create and manage production orders and routings.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  CA03: Display Routing
  CA02: Change Routing
  CO03: Display Production Order
  CO02: Change Production Order
  CR01: Create Work Center
  CR02: Change Work Center
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on production planning and resource management.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the CF052 error and ensure that your production orders and routings are correctly configured with the necessary resources and tools.