How To Fix CF071 - Enter a production resource/tool category.

CF071 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CF - PRT management messages

• Message number: 071

• Message text: Enter a production resource/tool category.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CF071 - Enter a production resource/tool category. ?

  The SAP error message CF071, which states "Enter a production resource/tool category," typically occurs in the context of production planning and control when a user is trying to create or modify a production order, routing, or similar object that requires a specification of a production resource or tool (PRT) category.
  
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when the system expects a production resource/tool category to be specified, but it is either missing or not correctly defined in the relevant configuration. This can happen in several scenarios, such as:
  
  Missing Configuration: The production resource/tool category has not been defined in the system.
  Incorrect Data Entry: The user may have forgotten to enter the required category in the relevant field.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to access or modify the production resource/tool category.
  System Settings: The system settings or parameters may not be correctly configured to allow for the entry of production resource/tool categories.
  
  
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