How To Fix /SAPAPO/MVM_CONS_CHK020 - PDS &1: Resource &2 is not assigned to model &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/MVM_CONS_CHK -

• Message number: 020

• Message text: PDS &1: Resource &2 is not assigned to model &3

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/MVM_CONS_CHK020 - PDS &1: Resource &2 is not assigned to model &3 ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/MVM_CONS_CHK020 indicates that a specific resource is not assigned to the model in the Production Data Structure (PDS) you are working with. This error typically arises in the context of Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when trying to perform operations that require a resource to be linked to a particular model.
  Cause:
  
  Resource Assignment: The resource specified in the error message is not assigned to the PDS model. This can happen if the resource was not included during the PDS creation or if it was removed after the PDS was created.
  Model Configuration: The model configuration may not include the necessary resources for the planning process you are trying to execute.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data, such as changes in the resource or model that have not been properly updated in the system.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Resource Assignment:
  
  Go to the PDS in the SAP APO system and check if the resource is assigned to the model. You can do this by navigating to the PDS in the relevant transaction (e.g., /SAPAPO/PDS).
  If the resource is not assigned, you will need to add it to the PDS.
  
  
  
  Assign Resource to Model:
  
  If the resource is missing, you can assign it by editing the PDS. Ensure that the resource is correctly configured and meets the requirements for the model.
  Use the transaction /SAPAPO/PDS to modify the PDS and include the necessary resource.
  
  
  
  Validate Model Configuration:
  
  Review the model configuration to ensure that all required resources are included. This may involve checking the planning area and the settings associated with it.
  
  
  
  Recreate PDS:
  
  If the issue persists, consider recreating the PDS for the model, ensuring that all necessary resources are included from the start.
  
  
  
  Check for Data Consistency:
  
  Run consistency checks in the system to identify any other potential issues that may be causing the error. This can help in identifying if there are other related problems.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as /SAPAPO/PDS, /SAPAPO/MC62 (for model configuration), and /SAPAPO/MC73 (for resource assignment).
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation for detailed information on PDS and resource management in APO.
  Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and ensure that the resource is properly assigned to the model in your PDS.