How To Fix /SAPAPO/PCM061 - Bottleneck resource is not used in the setup/clean-out PPM

/SAPAPO/PCM061 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/PCM -

• Message number: 061

• Message text: Bottleneck resource is not used in the setup/clean-out PPM

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/PCM061 - Bottleneck resource is not used in the setup/clean-out PPM ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/PCM061 indicates that a bottleneck resource is not being utilized in the setup or clean-out process of a Production Planning and Detailed Scheduling (PP/DS) Plan. This error typically arises in the context of Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when there are constraints related to resources that are not being effectively managed or utilized in the planning process.
  
  Cause:
  
  Resource Configuration: The bottleneck resource may not be properly configured in the system. This could include incorrect settings in the resource master data or the production process model (PPM).
  Planning Strategy: The planning strategy may not be set up to utilize the bottleneck resource effectively. This can happen if the resource is not included in the relevant production process or if the setup/clean-out times are not defined correctly.
  Capacity Constraints: The system may not recognize the bottleneck resource as necessary for the setup or clean-out phases, leading to its exclusion from the