How To Fix /SAPAPO/DMRES063 - Resource &1 is not a multiactivity resource

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/DMRES -

• Message number: 063

• Message text: Resource &1 is not a multiactivity resource

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/DMRES063 - Resource &1 is not a multiactivity resource ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/DMRES063 Resource &1 is not a multiactivity resource typically occurs in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when you are trying to assign a resource that is not configured to handle multiple activities simultaneously in a planning scenario.
  Cause:
  
  Resource Configuration: The resource you are trying to use is not defined as a multiactivity resource in the system. In SAP APO, resources can be configured to handle either single or multiple activities. If a resource is set up as a single-activity resource, it cannot be used in scenarios that require multiactivity capabilities.
  Planning Scenario: The planning scenario you are working with may require multiactivity resources, but the resource you selected does not meet this requirement.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Resource Configuration:
  
  Go to the resource master data in SAP APO.
  Verify the settings for the resource in question. You can do this by navigating to the resource in the SAP GUI and checking the configuration settings.
  Ensure that the resource is set up as a multiactivity resource if it needs to handle multiple activities.
  
  
  
  Change Resource Type:
  
  If the resource needs to be a multiactivity resource, you may need to change its configuration. This can typically be done in the resource master data settings.
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to change the resource configuration, contact your SAP administrator or the person responsible for resource management in your organization.
  
  
  
  Use an Alternative Resource:
  
  If changing the resource configuration is not feasible, consider using a different resource that is already configured as a multiactivity resource.
  
  
  
  Review Planning Parameters:
  
  Ensure that the planning parameters and settings in your planning scenario are correctly set up to utilize multiactivity resources.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Resource Master Data: Familiarize yourself with how to manage and configure resource master data in SAP APO.
  Multiactivity Resource Definition: Understand the concept of multiactivity resources in SAP APO, including how they differ from single-activity resources.
  SAP Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation or help portal for detailed information on resource configuration and planning scenarios in SAP APO.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues or provide additional guidance related to this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and ensure that the resources in your planning scenario are correctly configured for your needs.