Message type: E = Error
Message class: /SAPAPO/DMRES -
Message number: 071
Message text: Reference resource is not allowed to be the same as the resource
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/SAPAPO/DMRES071
- Reference resource is not allowed to be the same as the resource ?The SAP error message /SAPAPO/DMRES071 indicates that there is an issue with the configuration of resources in the SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) module. Specifically, this error occurs when a reference resource is incorrectly set to be the same as the resource itself.
Cause: The error typically arises in the following scenarios: Configuration Error: When defining a resource in the APO system, if the reference resource is mistakenly set to the same resource, the system will throw this error. Data Entry Mistake: During the creation or modification of a resource, the user may inadvertently select the same resource for both the resource and the reference resource fields.
Solution: To resolve this error, you can follow these steps: Check Resource Configuration: Go to the transaction code /SAPAPO/RES01 (or the relevant transaction for resource maintenance). Locate the resource that is causing the error. Review the settings for the resource, particularly the reference resource field. Modify the Reference Resource: Ensure that the reference
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