How To Fix PPC0104 - & is not a resource

PPC0104 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PPC0 - Messages for PP Confirmation

• Message number: 104

• Message text: & is not a resource

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PPC0104 - Details

• The SAP error message PPC0104 typically indicates that a specified object (like a resource) is not recognized or does not exist in the system. This error often occurs in the context of production planning or capacity planning when the system is unable to find the resource that is being referenced.
  
  Cause:
  
  Resource Not Defined: The resource you are trying to use may not be defined in the system.
  Incorrect Resource Type: The resource may not be of the correct type or category that the system expects.
  Inactive Resource: The resource might be inactive or not available for use in the current planning period.
  Authorization Issues: There may be authorization issues preventing access to the resource.
  Data Consistency Issues: There could be inconsistencies in the master data or configuration settings.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Resource Definition:
  
  Go to the resource master data (transaction code CR01 or CR02) and verify that the resource exists and is correctly defined.
  Ensure that the resource is active