How To Fix /SAPAPO/OM_UPGRADE194 - Res. &1, loc. &2, planning vers. &3: no external capacity available

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/OM_UPGRADE -

• Message number: 194

• Message text: Res. &1, loc. &2, planning vers. &3: no external capacity available

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/OM_UPGRADE194 - Res. &1, loc. &2, planning vers. &3: no external capacity available ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/OM_UPGRADE194 indicates that there is no external capacity available for a specific resource, location, and planning version in the Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) module. This error typically arises during planning runs or when trying to execute certain operations that require external capacity.
  Cause:
  
  No External Capacity Defined: The most common cause is that there is no external capacity defined for the specified resource and location in the planning version you are using.
  Incorrect Planning Version: The planning version might not be set up correctly or may not have the necessary external capacity data.
  Resource Configuration: The resource may not be configured to allow external capacity, or the settings may not be correctly maintained.
  Capacity Constraints: There may be constraints or restrictions in the configuration that prevent the use of external capacity.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check External Capacity Settings:
  
  Go to the transaction code /SAPAPO/RES01 (Resource Overview) and check the resource settings for the specified resource and location.
  Ensure that external capacity is defined and available for the planning version in question.
  
  
  
  Review Planning Version:
  
  Verify that the planning version you are using is correctly set up and contains the necessary data for external capacity.
  You can check this in the transaction /SAPAPO/VER (Planning Version Maintenance).
  
  
  
  Resource Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the resource is configured to allow external capacity. This can be checked in the resource master data.
  Make sure that the capacity categories are correctly assigned.
  
  
  
  Capacity Planning:
  
  If external capacity is required, ensure that it is planned and available in the system. You may need to create or adjust capacity planning data.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to capacity planning and external resources for any specific configurations or requirements.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance, especially if there are any underlying issues with the system configuration.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  /SAPAPO/RES01: Resource Overview
  /SAPAPO/VER: Planning Version Maintenance
  /SAPAPO/OM01: Order Management
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Documentation: Review the SAP Help Portal for detailed information on capacity planning and resource management in APO.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.