How To Fix MA490 - Planning type does not contain the capacity key figure &

MA490 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MA - Sales and Operations Planning

• Message number: 490

• Message text: Planning type does not contain the capacity key figure &

What causes this issue?

The capacity key figure &V2& is not contained in the current planning
type.

System Response

It is not possible to calculate the capacity.

How to fix this error?

You either need to change the capacity key figure in the planning
parameters for info structure &1 or include the capacity key figure in
the current planning type.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MA490 - Planning type does not contain the capacity key figure & ?

  The SAP error message MA490, which states "Planning type does not contain the capacity key figure," typically occurs in the context of capacity planning in SAP's Production Planning (PP) module. This error indicates that the planning type you are using does not have the necessary configuration to include the capacity key figure that is required for the operation you are trying to perform.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Planning Type: The planning type you are using may not be set up to include capacity-related data. This can happen if the planning type is not configured correctly in the system.
  Missing Configuration: The configuration for the planning type may be incomplete or missing the necessary key figures related to capacity.
  Data Model Issues: The data model for the planning type may not be aligned with the requirements of the planning process you are executing.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Planning Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the planning type in SAP (transaction