How To Fix /SAPAPO/ND106 - In order to define calendar, a resource must be entered in PPM &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/ND -

• Message number: 106

• Message text: In order to define calendar, a resource must be entered in PPM &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/ND106 - In order to define calendar, a resource must be entered in PPM &1 ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/ND106 indicates that a resource must be defined in the Production Planning and Detailed Scheduling (PP/DS) area before you can define a calendar for that resource. This error typically occurs when you are trying to create or modify a calendar in the Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) module without having a corresponding resource defined in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Resource Definition: The primary cause of this error is that the resource you are trying to associate with a calendar has not been defined in the system.
  Incorrect Resource Assignment: The resource may not be correctly assigned in the relevant planning area or may not exist in the system.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data that prevent the system from recognizing the resource.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Resource Definition:
  
  Go to the transaction code /SAPAPO/RES01 (Resource Overview) or /SAPAPO/RES02 (Resource Maintenance).
  Verify that the resource you are trying to use is defined and active in the system.
  
  
  
  Create or Update Resource:
  
  If the resource does not exist, create it using the appropriate transaction code (e.g., /SAPAPO/RES02).
  Ensure that all necessary details are filled in, including the resource type, capacity, and any other relevant parameters.
  
  
  
  Assign Resource to Planning Area:
  
  Make sure that the resource is assigned to the correct planning area. You can check this in the planning area settings.
  Use transaction code /SAPAPO/PPDS to access the planning area settings and ensure the resource is included.
  
  
  
  Define Calendar:
  
  Once the resource is correctly defined and assigned, you can proceed to define the calendar using transaction code /SAPAPO/CALEND (Calendar Maintenance).
  Ensure that you select the correct resource when creating or modifying the calendar.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to create or modify resources and calendars in the system.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on resource management and calendar definitions in APO.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  /SAPAPO/RES01 - Resource Overview
  /SAPAPO/RES02 - Resource Maintenance
  /SAPAPO/CALEND - Calendar Maintenance
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and successfully define a calendar for the required resource in SAP APO.