How To Fix CY187 - The set for the selection of the capacity categories does not exist

CY187 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CY - Capacity Requirements Planning

• Message number: 187

• Message text: The set for the selection of the capacity categories does not exist

What causes this issue?

The set which specifies the fields to be displayed on the selection
screen for the capacity category has not been found.

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Check whether the capacity category set specified in the selection
profile of your overall profile exists.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CY187 - The set for the selection of the capacity categories does not exist ?

  The SAP error message CY187, which states "The set for the selection of the capacity categories does not exist," typically occurs in the context of capacity planning and production scheduling within the SAP system. This error indicates that the system is unable to find a defined set of capacity categories that are required for the operation you are trying to perform.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The most common cause of this error is that the configuration for capacity categories has not been set up correctly in the system.
  Incorrect Settings: The settings for the capacity categories may be incorrect or incomplete, leading to the system being unable to locate the necessary data.
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was recently transported from another system (e.g., from a development to a production environment), it may not have been transported correctly.
  User Authorization: In some cases, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the capacity categories.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
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