How To Fix /SAPAPO/BLRG005 - No requirements exist for resource &1 in location &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/BLRG -

• Message number: 005

• Message text: No requirements exist for resource &1 in location &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/BLRG005 - No requirements exist for resource &1 in location &2 ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/BLRG005 No requirements exist for resource &1 in location &2 typically occurs in the context of Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when there are no planned requirements for a specific resource at a given location. This can happen during various planning processes, such as when running a heuristic or generating a production plan.
  Cause:
  
  No Demand: There may be no demand (sales orders, planned orders, etc.) that requires the use of the specified resource at the specified location.
  Incorrect Planning Parameters: The planning parameters or settings may not be correctly configured, leading to no requirements being generated.
  Resource Availability: The resource may not be available for planning due to maintenance, capacity constraints, or other reasons.
  Location-Specific Issues: The location may not have been set up correctly in the system, or it may not be linked to any demand.
  Time Period: The time period being analyzed may not have any requirements due to the planning horizon or other scheduling issues.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Demand: Verify if there are any sales orders, planned orders, or other demand elements that would generate requirements for the resource in question.
  Review Planning Parameters: Ensure that the planning parameters for the resource and location are correctly set up. This includes checking the resource's capacity, availability, and any relevant planning strategies.
  Resource Configuration: Check the configuration of the resource in the system to ensure it is correctly defined and available for planning.
  Location Setup: Confirm that the location is correctly set up in the system and is linked to the necessary demand elements.
  Adjust Time Period: If applicable, adjust the time period for the planning run to ensure that it encompasses the periods where demand is expected.
  Run a Different Planning Heuristic: If the current heuristic is not generating requirements, consider running a different planning heuristic or strategy that may better suit the current demand situation.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may want to use transaction codes like /SAPAPO/MC90 (to check the demand) or /SAPAPO/SCM1 (to analyze the supply chain) to gather more information about the demand and resource setup.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  Documentation: Review the SAP APO documentation for best practices on resource planning and demand management.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.