How To Fix /SAPAPO/DMRES189 - Grouping does not contain any resource types

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/DMRES -

• Message number: 189

• Message text: Grouping does not contain any resource types

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/DMRES189 - Grouping does not contain any resource types ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/DMRES189 indicates that a grouping in the SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) system does not contain any resource types. This error typically arises when you are trying to perform operations related to resource planning, such as creating or modifying a resource grouping, but the grouping lacks the necessary resource types.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Resource Types: The grouping you are trying to use does not have any resource types assigned to it. This could happen if the grouping was created without defining any resource types or if the resource types were inadvertently removed.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration of the resource types or the groupings in the APO system.
  Data Inconsistencies: There could be inconsistencies in the master data that lead to this error.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Grouping Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code /SAPAPO/DMRES (or the relevant transaction for managing resource groupings).
  Verify the configuration of the grouping in question. Ensure that it has the appropriate resource types assigned.
  
  
  
  Assign Resource Types:
  
  If the grouping does not have any resource types, you will need to assign the necessary resource types to the grouping.
  You can do this by editing the grouping and adding the required resource types.
  
  
  
  Review Master Data:
  
  Check the master data for resources and ensure that the resource types are correctly defined and active.
  Make sure that the resources you want to include in the grouping are correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for guidance on configuring resource groupings and types.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the functionality again to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as /SAPAPO/DMRES for resource management and /SAPAPO/RES for resource planning.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to resource configurations.
  APO Documentation: Review the APO documentation for best practices in resource management and configuration.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or APO support team for further assistance.