How To Fix LTRS055 - Resource type &1 needs a device component; enter a device

LTRS055 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: LTRS - Resource Package

• Message number: 055

• Message text: Resource type &1 needs a device component; enter a device

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message LTRS055 - Resource type &1 needs a device component; enter a device ?

  The SAP error message LTRS055 indicates that a resource type (denoted by &1) requires a device component, and you need to enter a device for it to function properly. This error typically occurs in the context of logistics and resource management within SAP, particularly when dealing with resource planning or scheduling.
  
  Cause:
  The error arises when:
  
  A resource (like a machine, tool, or equipment) is defined in the system but does not have an associated device component.
  The system expects a device to be linked to the resource type for it to be utilized in operations, such as production or maintenance tasks.
  The configuration of the resource type is incomplete or incorrect, leading to the absence of a required device.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the LTRS055 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Resource Configuration:
  
  Navigate to the resource configuration in SAP (transaction code: CR01 or CR02).
  Verify that the resource type in question is correctly configured and that it has a device