How To Fix KK508 - Entry of resource for item category &1 is not sufficient

KK508 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KK -

• Message number: 508

• Message text: Entry of resource for item category &1 is not sufficient

What causes this issue?

You have made insufficient entries for item category '&v1&' in the
three resource fields.
The following three resource fields (resource, plant/activity type and
purchase organization) were not entered by the user.
&v2&
&v3&
&v4&

System Response

The costing item cannot be created or changed.
The cost estimate cannot be saved.

How to fix this error?

Make the appropriate missing entries in the resource fields specified.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KK508 - Entry of resource for item category &1 is not sufficient ?

  The SAP error message KK508 ("Entry of resource for item category &1 is not sufficient") typically occurs in the context of controlling (CO) and project systems (PS) when there is an issue with resource allocation for a specific item category in a project or order. This error indicates that the system cannot find sufficient resources allocated for the specified item category.
  
  Cause:
  
  Insufficient Resource Allocation: The resource required for the item category is either not allocated or is insufficient for the planned activities.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for the item category may not be set up correctly, leading to the system not recognizing the available resources.
  Missing Master Data: The necessary master data for the resources (like work centers, production resources, etc.) may be incomplete or missing.
  Capacity Constraints: The available capacity of the resources may be lower than what is required for the planned activities.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Resource Allocation:
  
  Go to the relevant project or order