How To Fix /SAPAPO/DMRES151 - Enter type of downtime

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/DMRES -

• Message number: 151

• Message text: Enter type of downtime

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/DMRES151 - Enter type of downtime ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/DMRES151 typically occurs in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when there is an issue related to resource downtimes. This error message indicates that the system requires the user to specify the type of downtime for a resource, but it has not been provided.
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when:
  
  A resource is being scheduled or planned, and the system expects a downtime type to be specified.
  The downtime type is either missing or not correctly defined in the system.
  The user is trying to perform an operation that requires downtime information, but it has not been entered.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Specify Downtime Type:
  
  When prompted by the error message, enter the required downtime type. This could be a planned maintenance, unplanned downtime, or any other type defined in your system.
  
  
  
  Check Resource Settings:
  
  Navigate to the resource master data in SAP APO and ensure that the downtime types are correctly defined for the resource in question.
  Go to the resource's configuration and check the "Downtime" settings to ensure that the necessary types are available and correctly assigned.
  
  
  
  Review Planning Parameters:
  
  Ensure that the planning parameters for the resource are set up correctly. This includes checking the configuration for the planning version and the relevant planning area.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to the SAP documentation or help files related to resource management and downtimes in SAP APO for more detailed guidance on how to set up and manage downtimes.
  
  
  
  User Training:
  
  If users are frequently encountering this error, consider providing training on how to enter and manage downtimes in the system.
  
  
  
  System Configuration:
  
  If the issue persists, it may be necessary to consult with your SAP Basis or technical team to check if there are any configuration issues or if any recent changes have affected the resource settings.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like /SAPAPO/RES01 (Resource Overview) or /SAPAPO/DMRES (Downtime Management) to manage resources and their downtimes.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address known issues or provide additional guidance on this error message.
  Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance, providing them with the error message details and the context in which it occurs.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to address the /SAPAPO/DMRES151 error and ensure that the necessary downtime information is correctly entered into the system.