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

SAP Error Message - Details

• 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.

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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:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP (Transaction code: SPRO).
  Navigate to Production Planning > Capacity Requirements Planning > Define Capacity Categories.
  Ensure that the required capacity categories are defined and active.
  
  
  
  Create or Modify Capacity Categories:
  
  If the required capacity categories do not exist, you may need to create them.
  If they exist but are not set up correctly, modify them as needed.
  
  
  
  Transport Issues:
  
  If the configuration was recently transported, check the transport logs to ensure that all necessary objects were transported successfully.
  If there are missing objects, you may need to re-transport them.
  
  
  
  User Authorization:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the capacity categories.
  Check the user roles and profiles to ensure they include the required permissions.
  
  
  
  Check for Custom Development:
  
  If there are any custom developments or enhancements related to capacity planning, ensure that they are functioning correctly and not causing the issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  SPRO: For configuration settings.
  CM01: For capacity planning.
  CM21: For capacity evaluation.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to capacity planning and capacity categories for a better understanding of how they are used within the system.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the CY187 error and implement the necessary solutions to resolve it.