How To Fix /SAPAPO/LOC213 - Resource class &1 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/LOC -

• Message number: 213

• Message text: Resource class &1 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/LOC213 - Resource class &1 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/LOC213 Resource class &1 does not exist typically occurs in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when the system is unable to find a specified resource class. This can happen during various planning processes, such as when trying to execute a planning run or when accessing certain planning functions.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Resource Class: The specified resource class (indicated by &1 in the error message) has not been defined in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The resource class may have been incorrectly configured or deleted.
  Transport Issues: If the system has recently undergone a transport, the resource class may not have been transported correctly.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the resource class.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Resource Class Definition:
  
  Go to the transaction code /SAPAPO/RESCLASS to check if the resource class exists.
  If it does not exist, you may need to create it or restore it from a backup.
  
  
  
  Create or Modify Resource Class:
  
  If the resource class is missing, you can create it by defining the necessary parameters.
  Ensure that the resource class is correctly configured according to your business requirements.
  
  
  
  Check Transport Requests:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, verify that the transport request included the necessary resource class definitions.
  If not, you may need to re-transport the relevant objects.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the resource class.
  You can check this in transaction SU53 or by consulting with your security team.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to resource classes in APO for any additional guidance or known issues.
  
  
  
  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: 
  
  /SAPAPO/RESCLASS - To manage resource classes.
  /SAPAPO/MC90 - To check the configuration of the planning area.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Documentation: Review the SAP APO documentation for detailed information on resource classes and their configuration.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution.