How To Fix EEWM_APPOINTMENT042 - People are not valid as individual capacity for capacity category &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EEWM_APPOINTMENT - Message Class for Appointment Offerings

• Message number: 042

• Message text: People are not valid as individual capacity for capacity category &1

What causes this issue?

You want to use a work center for appointment offering. The capacity of
this work center, however, has the capacity category &V1&. People are
not valid as individual capacity for this capacity category.

System Response

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?

Specify a work center with a capacity that allows people to be
allocated as individual capacity.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EEWM_APPOINTMENT042 - People are not valid as individual capacity for capacity category &1 ?

  The SAP error message EEWM_APPOINTMENT042 indicates that the people assigned to a specific capacity category are not valid as individual capacities. This typically occurs in the context of capacity planning and scheduling within the SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) module.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Assignment: The individuals (or resources) you are trying to assign to a capacity category may not be configured correctly in the system.
  Capacity Category Configuration: The capacity category itself may not be set up to accept individual capacities or the specific individuals may not be assigned to the correct capacity category.
  Master Data Issues: There may be issues with the master data of the people or resources, such as missing or incorrect settings.
  Authorization Issues: The users may not have the necessary authorizations to be assigned to the specified capacity category.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Capacity Category Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the capacity category in SAP EWM.
  Ensure that the capacity category is set up to accept individual capacities and that the individuals are assigned correctly.
  
  
  
  Verify Resource Master Data:
  
  Check the master data for the individuals in question. Ensure that they are defined as valid resources in the system and that they are assigned to the correct capacity category.
  You can do this by navigating to the resource master data and reviewing the settings.
  
  
  
  Review Assignment of Individuals:
  
  Ensure that the individuals are assigned to the correct work center or resource group that corresponds to the capacity category you are trying to use.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Verify that the users have the necessary authorizations to be assigned to the capacity category. This may involve checking user roles and permissions in the SAP system.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for any specific notes or guidelines related to capacity categories and individual capacities.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the assignment again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes such as CR01 (Create Work Center), CR02 (Change Work Center), or CR03 (Display Work Center) to manage capacity categories and resources.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Support: If the issue persists after following the above steps, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP EWM expert for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the EEWM_APPOINTMENT042 error message.