How To Fix CY374 - Capacity category does not exist or cannot be selected

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CY - Capacity Requirements Planning

• Message number: 374

• Message text: Capacity category does not exist or cannot be selected

What causes this issue?

You are trying to split the capacity requirements of a capacity
category which either does not exist in the current work center or which
cannot be selected in the current situation.
For example, this can happen if you want to allocate requirements to
people but have entered a capacity category which is not marked as a
labor capacity.

How to fix this error?

You should select another capacity category.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CY374 - Capacity category does not exist or cannot be selected ?

  The SAP error message CY374: Capacity category does not exist or cannot be selected typically occurs in the context of capacity planning and production planning modules. This error indicates that the system is unable to find a valid capacity category for the operation or resource you are trying to work with. Here are some potential causes, solutions, and related information for this error:
  Causes:
  
  Missing Capacity Category: The capacity category you are trying to use has not been defined in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for the capacity categories may not be set up correctly in the system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the capacity category.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the master data related to the capacity categories.
  Incorrect Planning Version: The planning version being used may not have the required capacity categories defined.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Capacity Category Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP (Transaction code: SPRO).
  Navigate to the relevant area for capacity planning and check if the capacity categories are defined correctly.
  Ensure that the capacity category you are trying to use exists in the system.
  
  
  
  Create or Modify Capacity Category:
  
  If the capacity category does not exist, you may need to create it.
  Use transaction code CR01 to create a new capacity category or CR02 to modify an existing one.
  
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the capacity category.
  You may need to consult with your SAP security team to verify and adjust user roles and permissions.
  
  
  
  Review Master Data:
  
  Check the master data for the resources and operations involved to ensure that they are correctly linked to the appropriate capacity categories.
  Use transaction codes like CR03 to display capacity and verify the settings.
  
  
  
  Check Planning Version:
  
  Ensure that you are using the correct planning version that includes the necessary capacity categories.
  You can check the planning version settings in the relevant planning transaction.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as CR01 (Create Capacity), CR02 (Change Capacity), CR03 (Display Capacity), and SPRO (Customizing).
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional guidance or patches that may resolve the issue.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on capacity planning and categories for a better understanding of how they are structured and used within the system.
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or reach out to SAP support for further assistance.