How To Fix CR131 - Capacity & plant & category & is not a pooled capacity

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CR - (1,099) Work Center; (100,200) Capacity

• Message number: 131

• Message text: Capacity & plant & category & is not a pooled capacity

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CR131 - Capacity & plant & category & is not a pooled capacity ?

  The SAP error message CR131 indicates that the system is unable to find a pooled capacity for the specified capacity, plant, and category. This error typically occurs in the context of capacity planning and production scheduling within SAP's Production Planning (PP) module.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The capacity in question may not be set up as a pooled capacity in the system. Pooled capacities are used to group several individual capacities together for planning purposes.
  Missing Master Data: The relevant master data for the capacity, plant, or category may be incomplete or incorrectly maintained.
  Capacity Category Issues: The capacity category specified may not be defined as a pooled capacity in the system.
  Plant-Specific Settings: The plant settings may not be correctly configured to recognize the capacity as pooled.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Capacity Configuration:
  
  Go to the capacity planning transaction (e.g., CR01, CR02) and verify the settings for the capacity in question.
  Ensure that the capacity is defined as a pooled capacity.
  
  
  
  Review Master Data:
  
  Check the master data for the capacity, plant, and category to ensure that all necessary information is correctly maintained.
  Ensure that the capacity category is correctly assigned and that it is set up to be used as a pooled capacity.
  
  
  
  Adjust Capacity Category:
  
  If the capacity category is not set up as pooled, you may need to change the configuration or create a new pooled capacity category.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on setting up pooled capacities and troubleshooting related issues.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, test the configuration by attempting to execute the process that generated the error again.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as CR01 (Create Capacity), CR02 (Change Capacity), and CR03 (Display Capacity).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to capacity planning and pooled capacities.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view and modify capacity settings in the system.
  Training: Consider training or consulting with an SAP PP expert if you frequently encounter issues related to capacity planning.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the CR131 error and implement a solution to resolve it.