How To Fix CR218 - No resource data was changed

CR218 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 218

• Message text: No resource data was changed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CR218 - No resource data was changed ?

  The SAP error message CR218 ("No resource data was changed") typically occurs in the context of resource management, particularly when working with capacity planning or resource allocation in SAP's Project System (PS) or Production Planning (PP) modules. This message indicates that an attempt was made to change resource data, but no actual changes were detected or made to the resource.
  Causes:
  
  No Changes Made: The most straightforward cause is that the user attempted to save changes to a resource, but the data entered was identical to the existing data.
  Incorrect Data Entry: The user may have entered data that does not meet the required criteria for a valid change, leading to no updates being processed.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to make changes to the resource data, resulting in the system not processing the request.
  System Configuration: There may be configuration settings in the system that prevent changes from being