How To Fix /SAPAPO/DMRES253 - Resource &1 does not exists for location &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/DMRES -

• Message number: 253

• Message text: Resource &1 does not exists for location &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/DMRES253 - Resource &1 does not exists for location &2 ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/DMRES253 Resource &1 does not exist for location &2 typically occurs in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when the system is unable to find a specified resource for a given location. This can happen in various scenarios, such as during planning runs, when trying to create or modify a production plan, or when executing a heuristic.
  Cause:
  
  Resource Not Defined: The resource specified in the error message (&1) has not been defined in the system for the specified location (&2).
  Incorrect Configuration: The resource may not be correctly assigned to the location in the master data.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the master data, such as missing entries or incorrect settings.
  Transport Issues: If the system has recently undergone a transport, the resource might not have been transported correctly.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Resource Definition:
  
  Go to the transaction code /SAPAPO/RES01 (Resource Overview) and check if the resource exists for the specified location.
  If it does not exist, you will need to create it.
  
  
  
  Assign Resource to Location:
  
  If the resource exists but is not assigned to the location, you can assign it using the transaction code /SAPAPO/RES02 (Resource Maintenance).
  Ensure that the resource is correctly linked to the location in the resource master data.
  
  
  
  Review Master Data:
  
  Check the master data for the location and ensure that all necessary resources are defined and correctly configured.
  Verify that the planning area is set up correctly and that the resource is included in the relevant planning books.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, verify that the transport included all necessary objects and that they were imported correctly.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to resource management in APO for any additional insights or updates.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If the issue persists, consider debugging the planning run or heuristic to identify where the error is being triggered.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  /SAPAPO/RES01: Resource Overview
  /SAPAPO/RES02: Resource Maintenance
  /SAPAPO/MC90: Planning Book Maintenance (to check planning books)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address known issues or provide patches related to resource management in APO.
  
  
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to view and modify resources and locations.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.