How To Fix /SAPAPO/DMRES215 - External capacity data for resource &1 used

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/DMRES -

• Message number: 215

• Message text: External capacity data for resource &1 used

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/DMRES215 - External capacity data for resource &1 used ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/DMRES215 indicates that there is an issue with external capacity data for a resource in the Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) module. This error typically arises when the system is trying to process a planning operation that involves a resource with external capacity data, but there is a conflict or inconsistency in the data.
  Cause:
  
  External Capacity Data: The resource in question has been defined with external capacity data, which may not be correctly configured or may conflict with the internal capacity settings.
  Resource Configuration: The resource might be set up to use external capacity, but the necessary external capacity data is either missing or incorrectly defined.
  Planning Version: The planning version being used may not have the correct external capacity data associated with it.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data related to the resource, such as overlapping capacity definitions or incorrect time periods.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Resource Configuration: Review the configuration of the resource in the APO system. Ensure that the external capacity data is correctly defined and that it aligns with the internal capacity settings.
  Validate External Capacity Data: Ensure that the external capacity data is complete and accurate. This includes checking the time periods, capacity values, and any other relevant parameters.
  Review Planning Version: Make sure that the planning version you are using has the correct external capacity data. If necessary, switch to a different planning version that has the correct data.
  Data Consistency Check: Perform a consistency check on the resource data to identify any discrepancies. This can often be done using transaction codes like /SAPAPO/RES01 or /SAPAPO/RES02 to view and analyze resource data.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to this error message for any specific guidance or updates that may address the issue.
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as /SAPAPO/RES01 (Resource Overview) and /SAPAPO/RES02 (Resource Capacity) to analyze resource settings.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes that may provide additional insights or patches related to this error message.
  APO Documentation: Review the APO documentation for best practices on resource management and capacity planning.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the /SAPAPO/DMRES215 error message.