How To Fix PPEACT508 - Resource &1 at &2 &3 is not set for capacity planning

PPEACT508 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PPEACT - Messages for iPPE ACT Application (Activities)

• Message number: 508

• Message text: Resource &1 at &2 &3 is not set for capacity planning

What causes this issue?

You cannot assign the resource to the mode as a primary resource
because you have not set the indicator for capacity planning. Only
resources for which capacity planning is allowed can be used as primary
resources.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Double click on the resource and set the indicator <LS>Capacity
Planning </>in resource maintenance.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PPEACT508 - Resource &1 at &2 &3 is not set for capacity planning ?

  The SAP error message PPEACT508 indicates that a specific resource (identified by &1) at a particular location (identified by &2) and for a specific planning object (identified by &3) is not set up for capacity planning. This error typically arises in the context of production planning and capacity management within SAP.
  
  Cause:
  
  Resource Configuration: The resource in question has not been configured to allow for capacity planning. This could be due to missing settings in the resource master data.
  Planning Object: The planning object (like a work center or production line) may not be linked correctly to the resource or may not have the necessary capacity planning settings enabled.
  Missing Capacity Planning Parameters: The parameters required for capacity planning (like available capacity, utilization, etc.) may not be defined for the resource.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Resource Master Data:
  
  Go to the resource master data (transaction code CR01 or CR02) and verify that the resource is correctly set up for