How To Fix /SAPAPO/MSDP_CAP301 - Alternative resource &1 is used in original PPMs/PDS

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/MSDP_CAP -

• Message number: 301

• Message text: Alternative resource &1 is used in original PPMs/PDS

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/MSDP_CAP301 - Alternative resource &1 is used in original PPMs/PDS ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/MSDP_CAP301 indicates that there is an issue with the use of alternative resources in the context of Production Planning and Detailed Scheduling (PP/DS) within SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO). Specifically, this error occurs when an alternative resource is being referenced in original Production Process Models (PPMs) or Production Data Structures (PDS) that are not compatible with the current planning scenario.
  
  Cause:
  
  Alternative Resource Usage: The error typically arises when you are trying to use an alternative resource that is already defined in the original PPMs or PDS. This can happen if the system is trying to assign a resource that is not properly configured or is already in use in a way that conflicts with the current planning operation.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the configuration of resources, PPMs, or PDS that lead to this error. This could include missing or incorrect settings for the alternative