How To Fix /SAPAPO/DMRES237 - Capacity variant &1 is not maintained for resource &2.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/DMRES -

• Message number: 237

• Message text: Capacity variant &1 is not maintained for resource &2.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/DMRES237 - Capacity variant &1 is not maintained for resource &2. ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/DMRES237 indicates that a capacity variant is not maintained for a specific resource in the Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) module. This error typically arises when the system is trying to perform a planning operation that requires a defined capacity variant for a resource, but it cannot find one.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Capacity Variant: The specified capacity variant for the resource is not defined in the system.
  Incorrect Resource Configuration: The resource may not be properly configured to use the required capacity variant.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the master data related to the resource or capacity variant.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Capacity Variant Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code /SAPAPO/RES01 (Resource Overview) or /SAPAPO/RES02 (Resource Maintenance).
  Check if the resource (&2) has the required capacity variant (&1) maintained.
  If not, you will need to create or assign the appropriate capacity variant to the resource.
  
  
  
  Maintain Capacity Variant:
  
  If the capacity variant is missing, you can create it by navigating to the capacity planning area and defining the necessary parameters.
  Ensure that the capacity variant is correctly linked to the resource.
  
  
  
  Review Resource Master Data:
  
  Ensure that the resource master data is complete and correctly configured.
  Check for any inconsistencies or missing information that could lead to this error.
  
  
  
  Check Planning Book and Data:
  
  Ensure that the planning book being used is correctly set up to reference the resource and its capacity variant.
  Validate that the data in the planning book is consistent and complete.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for detailed steps on maintaining resources and capacity variants in APO.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, perform a test run to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  /SAPAPO/RES01 - Resource Overview
  /SAPAPO/RES02 - Resource Maintenance
  /SAPAPO/DMRES - Capacity Planning
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues or provide additional guidance on capacity variants and resources.
  
  
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to resource configurations and capacity variants.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message /SAPAPO/DMRES237 and ensure that your resources are properly configured for planning operations in SAP APO.