How To Fix /SAPAPO/CAL008 - Dummy resource could not be changed in liveCache

/SAPAPO/CAL008 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/CAL -

• Message number: 008

• Message text: Dummy resource could not be changed in liveCache

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/CAL008 - Dummy resource could not be changed in liveCache ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/CAL008 Dummy resource could not be changed in liveCache typically occurs in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when there is an attempt to modify a dummy resource in the LiveCache system. Dummy resources are often used in planning scenarios to represent non-physical resources or to facilitate certain planning processes.
  
  Cause:
  
  Dummy Resource Restrictions: Dummy resources are not meant to be changed in the same way as regular resources. The system may restrict modifications to prevent inconsistencies in planning data.
  LiveCache Issues: There may be issues with the LiveCache itself, such as it being locked, not properly initialized, or experiencing connectivity problems.
  Data Integrity: The system may be enforcing data integrity rules that prevent changes to certain resources that are critical to the planning process.
  Configuration Errors: Incorrect configuration settings in the APO system or in the resource definitions may lead to this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Resource Type: Verify that