How To Fix CF079 - External PRT category is not clear (check your entry).

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CF - PRT management messages

• Message number: 079

• Message text: External PRT category is not clear (check your entry).

What causes this issue?

You have entered the same PRT category several times for one
language, but the system only allows one PRT category per language.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CF079 - External PRT category is not clear (check your entry). ?

  The SAP error message CF079, which states "External PRT category is not clear (check your entry)," typically occurs in the context of Production Resource Tools (PRT) in SAP. This error indicates that there is an issue with the configuration or assignment of an external PRT category in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The external PRT category may not be properly configured in the system. This could be due to missing or incorrect entries in the configuration settings.
  Invalid Entry: The entry made for the external PRT category might be invalid or does not exist in the system.
  Missing Master Data: The required master data for the external PRT may not be set up correctly or is missing.
  Authorization Issues: There may be authorization issues preventing the system from accessing the necessary data related to the external PRT.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for PRT in SAP (Transaction code: OPL8 or similar).
  Ensure that the external PRT category is correctly defined and active.
  
  
  
  Verify Entries:
  
  Check the entry you are trying to use for the external PRT category. Make sure it matches the expected format and exists in the system.
  Use transaction codes like CA03 (Display PRT) to verify the details of the PRT.
  
  
  
  Review Master Data:
  
  Ensure that all necessary master data related to the external PRT is created and correctly maintained.
  Check if the PRT is assigned to the correct work center or production order.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and modify PRT settings. This may involve checking user roles and permissions.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific details on configuring and managing external PRTs.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  PRT (Production Resource Tool): PRTs are tools, equipment, or resources that are used in the production process. They can be internal (owned by the company) or external (rented or leased).
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as CA01 (Create PRT), CA02 (Change PRT), and CA03 (Display PRT) for managing PRTs.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any updates or patches that may address this specific error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the CF079 error message in SAP.