How To Fix /SAPAPO/CDPS_DPP013 - Resources on blocked locations cannot be used.

/SAPAPO/CDPS_DPP013 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/CDPS_DPP -

• Message number: 013

• Message text: Resources on blocked locations cannot be used.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/CDPS_DPP013 - Resources on blocked locations cannot be used. ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/CDPS_DPP013 indicates that resources are being requested for use in locations that are currently blocked. This typically occurs in the context of Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) within SAP, particularly when dealing with production planning and scheduling.
  
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when:
  
  Blocked Locations: The location (e.g., a plant, storage location, or production line) where the resources are assigned is marked as blocked. This could be due to maintenance, capacity issues, or other operational constraints.
  Resource Allocation: The system is trying to allocate resources (like machines or labor) to a location that is not available for use.
  Planning Version: The planning version being used may have restrictions or settings that block certain locations.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Location Status:
  
  Go to the location master data in SAP and check if the location is indeed blocked. You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction (e.g.,