How To Fix /SAPAPO/DMRES082 - Capacity is already maintained in the & dimension unit of measurement

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/DMRES -

• Message number: 082

• Message text: Capacity is already maintained in the & dimension unit of measurement

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/DMRES082 - Capacity is already maintained in the & dimension unit of measurement ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/DMRES082 indicates that there is an issue with capacity maintenance in the SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) module. Specifically, the error states that capacity is already maintained in the specified dimension unit of measurement. This typically occurs when you attempt to maintain or change capacity data for a resource that already has existing capacity entries in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Entries: The most common cause of this error is that there are already existing capacity entries for the resource in the specified unit of measurement.
  Incorrect Data Entry: You may be trying to enter capacity data in a unit of measurement that is not compatible with the existing entries.
  Resource Configuration: The resource may be configured in such a way that it does not allow for changes in capacity without first removing or adjusting existing entries.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Existing Capacity Entries: 
  
  Navigate to the capacity planning area in SAP APO and check the existing capacity entries for the resource in question. Ensure that there are no duplicate entries for the same time period and unit of measurement.
  
  
  
  Delete or Adjust Existing Entries: 
  
  If you find that there are existing entries that conflict with your new entry, you may need to delete or adjust those entries before you can add new capacity data.
  
  
  
  Use the Correct Unit of Measurement: 
  
  Ensure that you are using the correct unit of measurement that matches the existing capacity entries. If necessary, convert your data to the appropriate unit of measurement.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: 
  
  Review the SAP documentation or help files related to capacity planning and resource management to ensure that you are following the correct procedures.
  
  
  
  Check Authorization: 
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to capacity data. Lack of proper authorization can sometimes lead to unexpected errors.
  
  
  
  Contact Support: 
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as /SAPAPO/DMRES for resource management and capacity planning.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message, as they may provide additional insights or patches that could resolve the issue.
  Training and Documentation: Consider undergoing training or reviewing documentation on SAP APO capacity planning to better understand how to manage resources effectively.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.