How To Fix CR238 - Resource & plant & is not available for task list type &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 238

• Message text: Resource & plant & is not available for task list type &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CR238 - Resource & plant & is not available for task list type & ?

  The SAP error message CR238 indicates that a specific resource and plant combination is not available for the specified task list type. This error typically arises in the context of production planning or maintenance planning when trying to assign resources to a task list that is not configured correctly.
  Cause:
  
  Resource Not Defined: The resource you are trying to use may not be defined for the specified plant.
  Task List Type Configuration: The task list type may not be configured to allow the use of the specified resource.
  Plant-Specific Settings: The resource may not be available in the plant you are working with, or it may not be assigned to the correct task list type.
  Authorization Issues: There may be authorization issues preventing access to the resource in the specified plant.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Resource Definition:
  
  Go to the resource master data and ensure that the resource is defined for the correct plant.
  Use transaction code CR01 to check the resource details.
  
  
  
  Verify Task List Type Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration of the task list type to ensure that it allows the use of the specified resource.
  Use transaction code CR02 to view and modify task list types.
  
  
  
  Assign Resource to Plant:
  
  If the resource is not assigned to the plant, you may need to create or modify the resource assignment.
  Use transaction code CR01 to create or CR02 to change the resource assignment.
  
  
  
  Check Authorization:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to access the resource in the specified plant.
  Consult with your SAP security team if you suspect authorization issues.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files related to task lists and resources for additional guidance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  CR01: Create Resource
  CR02: Change Resource
  CR03: Display Resource
  CR04: Change Task List
  CR05: Display Task List
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  SAP Community: Consider searching or posting in the SAP Community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered the same issue.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the CR238 error and implement the necessary changes to resolve it.