How To Fix /SAPAPO/DMRES891 - Combination of equipment group and type not available in customizing

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/DMRES -

• Message number: 891

• Message text: Combination of equipment group and type not available in customizing

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/DMRES891 - Combination of equipment group and type not available in customizing ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/DMRES891 indicates that there is an issue with the combination of equipment group and type in the SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) module. This error typically arises when the system cannot find a valid configuration for the specified equipment group and type in the customizing settings.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Customizing Entries: The equipment group and type combination may not be defined in the customizing settings of the APO system.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be a mismatch between the equipment group/type used in the planning process and what is defined in the system.
  Transport Issues: If the customizing settings were recently transported from another system, there may have been issues during the transport that caused the settings to be incomplete or incorrect.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the master data related to the equipment group or type.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Customizing Settings:
  
  Go to the customizing transaction (SPRO) and navigate to the relevant section for defining equipment groups and types.
  Ensure that the combination of equipment group and type you are trying to use is defined correctly.
  
  
  
  Define Missing Combinations:
  
  If the combination is missing, you will need to create it. This can typically be done in the following path:
  
  SAP APO -> Supply Chain Planning -> Production Planning -> Define Equipment Groups and Types.
  
  
  Add the necessary entries for the equipment group and type.
  
  
  
  Validate Master Data:
  
  Check the master data for the equipment in question to ensure that it is correctly assigned to the appropriate group and type.
  Use transaction codes like /SAPAPO/RES01 to view resource details and validate the settings.
  
  
  
  Transport Issues:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport logs for any errors or warnings that might indicate problems with the customizing settings.
  If necessary, re-transport the customizing settings or manually adjust them in the target system.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to this error message for any specific guidance or updates that may apply to your version of SAP.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SPRO (Customizing), /SAPAPO/RES01 (Resource Overview), and others that may help in troubleshooting.
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to this error message in the SAP Support Portal for any known issues or patches.
  User Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the /SAPAPO/DMRES891 error message.