How To Fix /SAPAPO/DMRES817 - Specify a valid capacity between 0 and 999,999,999

/SAPAPO/DMRES817 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/DMRES -

• Message number: 817

• Message text: Specify a valid capacity between 0 and 999,999,999

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/DMRES817 - Specify a valid capacity between 0 and 999,999,999 ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/DMRES817 indicates that there is an issue with the capacity value being entered in the system. Specifically, the error message states that the capacity must be a valid number between 0 and 999,999,999. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when dealing with resource capacities.
  
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Input: The most common cause of this error is that the user has entered a capacity value that is either negative, zero, or exceeds the maximum limit of 999,999,999.
  Data Type Issues: Sometimes, the data type of the field may not be compatible with the expected numeric format, leading to this error.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the resource or the planning area that is causing the system to reject the capacity value.
  User Authorization: In some cases, the user may not have the necessary permissions to modify the capacity settings, leading