How To Fix /SAPAPO/MSDP_SH043 - Resource not found in PPM/PDS

/SAPAPO/MSDP_SH043 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/MSDP_SH -

• Message number: 043

• Message text: Resource not found in PPM/PDS

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/MSDP_SH043 - Resource not found in PPM/PDS ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/MSDP_SH043 Resource not found in PPM/PDS typically occurs in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when the system is unable to find a specific resource in the Production Planning Master Data (PPM) or the Production Data Structure (PDS). This can happen during various planning activities, such as when trying to create or execute a production plan.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Resource Definition: The resource you are trying to use in your planning scenario may not be defined in the PPM or PDS.
  Incorrect Resource Assignment: The resource might be incorrectly assigned or not assigned at all in the relevant planning object.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies or errors in the master data that prevent the system from locating the resource.
  Versioning Issues: The resource might exist in a different version of the PDS or PPM that is not currently active or being referenced.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have