How To Fix PPESNP014 - Resource type &1 cannot be used for capacity planning in the SNP plan

PPESNP014 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PPESNP - Message Class for SNP Routing

• Message number: 014

• Message text: Resource type &1 cannot be used for capacity planning in the SNP plan

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PPESNP014 - Resource type &1 cannot be used for capacity planning in the SNP plan ?

  The SAP error message PPESNP014 indicates that a specific resource type cannot be used for capacity planning in the Supply Network Planning (SNP) plan. This error typically arises when there is a configuration issue or a mismatch in the resource settings within the SNP environment.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Resource Type Configuration: The resource type you are trying to use for capacity planning may not be configured correctly in the SNP settings. This could be due to the resource type not being defined as a capacity resource in the SNP planning area.
  
  
  Resource Assignment: The resource may not be assigned to the relevant planning area or may not be included in the SNP planning process.
  
  
  Master Data Issues: There may be issues with the master data related to the resource, such as missing or incorrect settings in the resource master data.
  
  
  Planning Area Settings: The planning area may not be set up to include the resource type in