How To Fix /SAPAPO/CDPSOPT294 - Mode &2 of setup activity &1 uses more than one resource

/SAPAPO/CDPSOPT294 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/CDPSOPT -

• Message number: 294

• Message text: Mode &2 of setup activity &1 uses more than one resource

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/CDPSOPT294 - Mode &2 of setup activity &1 uses more than one resource ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/CDPSOPT294 indicates that there is an issue with the setup activity in the SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) module. Specifically, it states that a setup activity is configured to use more than one resource, which is not allowed in the context of the operation being processed.
  
  Cause:
  The error typically arises due to the following reasons:
  
  Configuration Issue: The setup activity is incorrectly configured to use multiple resources, which violates the constraints of the planning process.
  Resource Assignment: The resources assigned to the setup activity may not be properly defined, leading to ambiguity in resource allocation.
  Planning Version: The planning version being used may have inconsistencies in resource definitions or setup activities.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Setup Activity Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration of the setup activity in the APO system.
  Ensure that the setup activity is assigned to only one resource. If it is assigned to