How To Fix /SAPAPO/DMRES206 - External capacity data for resource &1 not available

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/DMRES -

• Message number: 206

• Message text: External capacity data for resource &1 not available

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/DMRES206 - External capacity data for resource &1 not available ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/DMRES206 indicates that external capacity data for a specified resource is not available in the system. This error typically occurs in the context of Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when the system is trying to access capacity data for a resource that has not been defined or is not properly configured.
  Cause:
  
  Missing External Capacity Data: The resource in question may not have any external capacity data defined in the system.
  Incorrect Resource Configuration: The resource may not be correctly set up in the system, leading to the absence of required data.
  Data Transfer Issues: If the data is supposed to be transferred from another system (like SAP ERP), there may be issues with the data transfer process.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or access the external capacity data for the resource.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Resource Configuration:
  
  Go to the resource master data in APO and verify that the resource is correctly configured.
  Ensure that the external capacity data is defined for the resource.
  
  
  
  Maintain External Capacity Data:
  
  If the external capacity data is missing, you can maintain it by navigating to the relevant transaction in APO (e.g., /SAPAPO/RES01 for resource maintenance) and entering the required capacity data.
  
  
  
  Data Transfer Verification:
  
  If the data is supposed to be transferred from another system, check the data transfer settings and logs to ensure that the data is being transferred correctly.
  Use transaction codes like SM37 to check for any background jobs that may have failed.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the resource and its associated data. This may involve checking roles and authorizations in the user profile.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more detailed information on managing resources and capacity data in APO.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as /SAPAPO/RES01 (Resource Maintenance), /SAPAPO/DMRES (Display Resource), and /SAPAPO/DMRES02 (Change Resource).
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  APO Configuration: Review the configuration settings in the APO system to ensure that all necessary components are set up correctly.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.