How To Fix CY138 - In the evaluation period no labor has been assigned to the capacity

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CY - Capacity Requirements Planning

• Message number: 138

• Message text: In the evaluation period no labor has been assigned to the capacity

What causes this issue?

An evaluation period is defined in the time profile. However, no
labor assignment is defined for the capacity in this evaluation
period.
If you access capacity planning with people who do not belong to the
work center specified or its capacities, no people are selected.

How to fix this error?

Check the time profile and the labor assignments to the capacity.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CY138 - In the evaluation period no labor has been assigned to the capacity ?

  The SAP error message CY138, which states "In the evaluation period no labor has been assigned to the capacity," typically occurs in the context of capacity planning and evaluation in SAP's Production Planning (PP) module. This error indicates that there are no labor resources assigned to a specific capacity during the evaluation period you are trying to analyze.
  Cause:
  
  No Labor Assignment: The most common cause is that there are no labor resources assigned to the work center or capacity in the specified evaluation period.
  Incorrect Evaluation Period: The evaluation period you are looking at may not have any planned orders or production orders that utilize the capacity.
  Capacity Planning Settings: There may be issues with the configuration of capacity planning settings, such as the planning version or the capacity planning parameters.
  Data Entry Errors: There could be data entry errors in the master data for work centers or labor resources.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Labor Assignments: 
  
  Go to the work center configuration (Transaction code: CR02) and check if labor resources are assigned to the relevant work center.
  Ensure that the labor resources are correctly defined and assigned to the capacity.
  
  
  
  Review Evaluation Period:
  
  Verify that the evaluation period you are analyzing contains relevant data. Check if there are any planned orders or production orders scheduled during that time.
  Adjust the evaluation period if necessary.
  
  
  
  Capacity Planning Configuration:
  
  Review the capacity planning settings in the system. Ensure that the planning version and other parameters are correctly set up.
  Check if the capacity is set to be evaluated in the correct planning version.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency:
  
  Ensure that all relevant master data (work centers, labor resources, etc.) is consistent and correctly maintained.
  Run consistency checks if available in your SAP system.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: 
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for additional insights on capacity planning and labor assignment.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  CR02: Change Work Center
  CR03: Display Work Center
  CM01: Capacity Planning
  CM21: Capacity Leveling
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues related to this error message.
  Training and Documentation: Consider reviewing SAP training materials or documentation related to capacity planning and resource management for a deeper understanding.
  
  If the issue persists after checking these areas, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in the Production Planning module.