How To Fix CR246 - Capacity category & for resource & plant & not found

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 246

• Message text: Capacity category & for resource & plant & not found

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CR246 - Capacity category & for resource & plant & not found ?

  The SAP error message CR246 indicates that a specific capacity category for a resource in a particular plant is not found. This error typically arises in the context of capacity planning and production scheduling within SAP's Production Planning (PP) module.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The capacity category for the specified resource (work center) has not been defined in the system.
  Incorrect Resource/Plant Assignment: The resource may not be correctly assigned to the plant or may not exist in the specified plant.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the master data related to the work center or resource.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or access the resource or plant.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code CR01 (Create Work Center) or CR02 (Change Work Center) and verify that the capacity category is correctly defined for the work center in question.
  Ensure that the capacity category is assigned to the correct plant.
  
  
  
  Verify Resource and Plant Assignment:
  
  Check if the resource is correctly assigned to the specified plant. You can do this by navigating to the work center details and confirming the plant assignment.
  Ensure that the resource exists in the specified plant by checking the master data.
  
  
  
  Review Master Data:
  
  Use transaction codes like CR03 (Display Work Center) to review the details of the work center and ensure that all necessary data is correctly maintained.
  Check for any missing or incorrect entries in the capacity planning data.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the work center and plant data. This can be checked with the help of your SAP security team.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help files for additional guidance on capacity categories and work center configuration.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  CR01, CR02, CR03: Work center management.
  C223: Check capacity categories.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address specific issues related to capacity categories and work centers.
  Training and Documentation: Consider reviewing SAP training materials or documentation related to Production Planning and Capacity Management for a deeper understanding of the concepts involved.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in the PP module for further assistance.