How To Fix /SAPAPO/DMRES240 - First entry in capacity profile must be a work day with capacity > 0

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/DMRES -

• Message number: 240

• Message text: First entry in capacity profile must be a work day with capacity > 0

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/DMRES240 - First entry in capacity profile must be a work day with capacity > 0 ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/DMRES240 indicates that the first entry in a capacity profile must be a workday with a capacity greater than zero. This error typically arises in the context of Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when dealing with capacity planning and resource management.
  Cause:
  
  Non-Workday Entry: The first entry in the capacity profile is set to a non-workday (e.g., a weekend or holiday).
  Zero Capacity: The capacity for the first workday is set to zero, meaning that the resource is not available for planning on that day.
  Incorrect Configuration: The capacity profile may not be configured correctly, leading to invalid entries.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check the Capacity Profile:
  
  Navigate to the capacity profile in question and review the entries.
  Ensure that the first entry is a valid workday (i.e., not a weekend or holiday).
  
  
  
  Adjust Capacity:
  
  If the first workday has a capacity of zero, update the capacity to a positive value that reflects the actual available capacity for that day.
  
  
  
  Review Calendar Settings:
  
  Check the factory calendar settings in SAP to ensure that the workdays are correctly defined.
  Make sure that the calendar used for the resource aligns with the expected workdays.
  
  
  
  Recreate Capacity Profile:
  
  If the capacity profile is incorrectly set up, consider recreating it with the correct parameters.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for detailed guidance on setting up capacity profiles and understanding the implications of workdays and capacity settings.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like /SAPAPO/DMRES to access the resource management area in SAP APO.
  Capacity Planning: Understanding how capacity planning works in SAP APO can help prevent similar issues in the future.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues or bugs related to capacity profiles.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and ensure that your capacity profiles are set up correctly for effective planning.