How To Fix CF156 - The production resource/tool & does not exist.

CF156 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CF - PRT management messages

• Message number: 156

• Message text: The production resource/tool & does not exist.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CF156 - The production resource/tool & does not exist. ?

  The SAP error message CF156 indicates that the system cannot find the specified production resource/tool (PRT) in the database. This error typically occurs when you are trying to assign a PRT to a production order, routing, or work center, but the PRT does not exist or is not properly defined in the system.
  Causes of Error CF156:
  
  Non-Existent PRT: The PRT you are trying to use has not been created or does not exist in the system.
  Incorrect PRT Number: There may be a typo or incorrect number entered for the PRT.
  Inactive PRT: The PRT exists but is marked as inactive or has been deleted.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to access the PRT.
  Data Consistency Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the database or issues with data synchronization.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check PRT Existence:
  
  Go to the transaction code CR03 (Display PRT) and enter the PRT number to verify if it exists in the