How To Fix PAMS145 - Unable to determine pool category for requirement

PAMS145 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PAMS - Messages for Graphical Planning Board

• Message number: 145

• Message text: Unable to determine pool category for requirement

What causes this issue?

In Customizing for PAM, you define activity types for each pool category
for each controlling area.
When settling a PAM requirement, the system calculates the service
performed for the activity types defined for 'Rental price' and '
Price/unit.'
The pool category is determined using the equipment or message (in this
order) for the requirement
The controlling area is determined from the equipment.
Unable to determine a pool category for the requirement.

System Response

The settlement of the requirement is terminated.

How to fix this error?

Depending on the business process, store a pool category in the
equipment or the message.

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.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PAMS145 - Unable to determine pool category for requirement ?

  The SAP error message PAMS145: Unable to determine pool category for requirement typically occurs in the context of SAP's Project System (PS) or when dealing with capacity planning and resource management. This error indicates that the system is unable to identify the appropriate pool category for a specific requirement, which can hinder the processing of project-related activities.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Configuration: The pool category may not be defined in the system configuration. This can happen if the necessary settings for capacity planning or resource management are not properly set up.
  Incorrect Master Data: The master data for the resources or requirements may be incomplete or incorrectly maintained, leading to the inability to determine the pool category.
  Inconsistent Data: There may be inconsistencies in the data related to the project, such as missing or incorrect assignment of resources to the project.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access certain data or