How To Fix /SAPAPO/OM_ERROR051 - Incorrect resource type

/SAPAPO/OM_ERROR051 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/OM_ERROR -

• Message number: 051

• Message text: Incorrect resource type

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/OM_ERROR051 - Incorrect resource type ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/OM_ERROR051 Incorrect resource type typically occurs in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when there is an issue related to resource types in the planning process. This error can arise in various scenarios, such as during the creation or modification of a planning object, or when executing a planning run.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Resource Type Configuration: The resource type being referenced in the planning object may not be correctly defined or configured in the system.
  Missing or Inactive Resource: The resource that is being used may not exist, or it may be inactive in the system.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the master data related to resources, such as incorrect assignments or missing attributes.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or modify the resource type.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Resource Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code /SAPAPO/RRP3 (or the relevant transaction for your planning scenario) and