How To Fix DFS_CAP_COMMON071 - Enter a valid capability ID.

DFS_CAP_COMMON071 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DFS_CAP_COMMON - Message Class for DFS Capability

• Message number: 071

• Message text: Enter a valid capability ID.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DFS_CAP_COMMON071 - Enter a valid capability ID. ?

  The SAP error message DFS_CAP_COMMON071, which states "Enter a valid capability ID," typically occurs in the context of SAP's Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) or similar modules where capability IDs are used to define resources or capacities in planning scenarios.
  
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Capability ID: The most common cause of this error is that the capability ID entered does not exist in the system. This could be due to a typo, an outdated ID, or an ID that has not been created yet.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or use the capability ID.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the master data or configuration settings that lead to the capability ID not being recognized.
  System Configuration: The system may not be properly configured to recognize the capability ID due to missing settings or incorrect parameters.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Verify Capability ID: Double-check the capability ID you are entering for any typos