How To Fix /SAPAPO/DMRES803 - Reference resource &1 type is not the same as resource &2 type

/SAPAPO/DMRES803 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/DMRES -

• Message number: 803

• Message text: Reference resource &1 type is not the same as resource &2 type

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/DMRES803 - Reference resource &1 type is not the same as resource &2 type ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/DMRES803 indicates a mismatch in resource types when trying to reference or use resources in the Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) module. Specifically, it suggests that the reference resource (&1) and the resource being used (&2) are of different types, which is not allowed in the context of the operation you are trying to perform.
  
  Cause:
  
  Resource Type Mismatch: The most common cause of this error is that the system is trying to use two resources that are defined with different types. For example, one resource might be a production resource while the other might be a transportation resource.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the APO system where resources are not correctly defined or categorized.
  Data Entry Errors: Incorrect data entry when defining or referencing resources can lead to this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Resource Definitions: Verify the definitions of both resources involved in the error. Ensure that they are