How To Fix /SAPAPO/DMRES084 - Average operation duration and/or unit have been reset

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/DMRES -

• Message number: 084

• Message text: Average operation duration and/or unit have been reset

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/DMRES084 - Average operation duration and/or unit have been reset ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/DMRES084 indicates that the average operation duration and/or unit for a resource in the Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) module have been reset. This typically occurs in the context of production planning and scheduling, where the system is trying to calculate or optimize resource utilization based on historical data.
  Cause:
  
  Data Reset: The average operation duration or unit may have been reset due to changes in the resource configuration, such as updates to the resource master data or changes in the production process.
  Missing Data: If there is insufficient historical data for the resource, the system may not be able to calculate the average operation duration or unit, leading to a reset.
  Manual Changes: Users may have manually changed the settings or parameters related to the resource, which can trigger this message.
  System Upgrades or Migrations: Changes in system versions or migrations can sometimes lead to resets in configuration settings.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Resource Master Data: Review the resource master data to ensure that all necessary fields are filled out correctly. Pay particular attention to the operation duration and unit settings.
  Review Historical Data: Ensure that there is sufficient historical data available for the resource. If historical data is missing, consider running a process to gather this data.
  Recalculate Averages: If the averages have been reset, you may need to recalculate them. This can often be done through specific transactions or reports in SAP APO.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to this error message for any specific instructions or updates that may apply to your version of SAP.
  Check for User Changes: Investigate if any recent changes were made by users that could have affected the resource settings. If so, consider reverting those changes if they are not necessary.
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists and you cannot identify the cause, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes in SAP APO that can help you manage resources, such as /SAPAPO/RES01 (Resource Overview) or /SAPAPO/DMRES (Resource Management).
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to this error message for any patches or updates that may address the issue.
  Training and Documentation: Ensure that users involved in resource planning and management are trained on how to properly configure and maintain resource settings in SAP APO.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to address the error message and restore the average operation duration and unit settings for the affected resource.