How To Fix /SAPAPO/DMRES207 - External capacity data for resource &1 used in planning version &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/DMRES -

• Message number: 207

• Message text: External capacity data for resource &1 used in planning version &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/DMRES207 - External capacity data for resource &1 used in planning version &2 ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/DMRES207 indicates that there is an issue with the external capacity data for a resource in the context of Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO). This error typically arises when the system is unable to find or access the external capacity data for a specified resource in the given planning version.
  Cause:
  
  Missing External Capacity Data: The external capacity data for the specified resource may not be maintained or is missing in the planning version.
  Incorrect Resource Configuration: The resource may not be correctly configured to use external capacity data.
  Planning Version Issues: The planning version specified may not be set up to utilize external capacity data.
  Authorization Issues: There may be authorization issues preventing access to the external capacity data.
  Data Consistency Issues: There could be inconsistencies in the data that prevent the system from retrieving the necessary information.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check External Capacity Data: Verify that the external capacity data for the resource is correctly maintained in the system. You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction (e.g., /SAPAPO/RES01 for resource planning) and checking the resource settings.
  Review Resource Configuration: Ensure that the resource is configured to use external capacity data. This may involve checking the resource master data and ensuring that the appropriate settings are enabled.
  Validate Planning Version: Confirm that the planning version you are using is set up to utilize external capacity data. You can check this in the planning version settings.
  Check Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the external capacity data. This may involve checking user roles and permissions.
  Data Consistency Check: Run consistency checks on the data to identify any discrepancies or issues that may be causing the error. This can often be done through standard SAP tools or reports.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to this error message for any specific guidance or updates that may apply.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as /SAPAPO/RES01 (Resource Planning) and /SAPAPO/VER (Planning Version Management).
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  APO Configuration: Review the configuration settings in the APO system related to resources and capacity planning to ensure everything is set up correctly.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the /SAPAPO/DMRES207 error message.