How To Fix /SAPAPO/PPM_MAINTAIN138 - Resource &1 does not exist in location &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/PPM_MAINTAIN -

• Message number: 138

• Message text: Resource &1 does not exist in location &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/PPM_MAINTAIN138 - Resource &1 does not exist in location &2 ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/PPM_MAINTAIN138 indicates that a specific resource (denoted as &1) does not exist in the specified location (denoted as &2). This error typically occurs in the context of Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when trying to perform operations related to production planning or resource management.
  Cause:
  
  Resource Not Defined: The resource you are trying to use has not been defined in the system for the specified location.
  Incorrect Location: The location specified may not be the correct one where the resource is supposed to exist.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the master data, such as missing or incorrectly maintained resource definitions.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or access the resource in the specified location.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Resource Definition:
  
  Go to the transaction code /SAPAPO/RRP3 or /SAPAPO/RES01 to check if the resource exists in the system.
  If the resource does not exist, you will need to create it using the appropriate transaction (e.g., /SAPAPO/RES02 for resource maintenance).
  
  
  
  Verify Location:
  
  Ensure that the location specified in the error message is correct. You can check the location settings in the master data.
  If the resource is supposed to be available in a different location, update the relevant planning data accordingly.
  
  
  
  Maintain Master Data:
  
  If the resource is missing, you may need to maintain the master data for the resource and ensure it is assigned to the correct location.
  Check the resource's configuration and ensure it is properly linked to the location in question.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the resource and location. This can be checked with your SAP security team.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for any specific guidelines related to resource and location management in APO.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  /SAPAPO/RES01: Display Resource
  /SAPAPO/RES02: Change Resource
  /SAPAPO/RRP3: Product View
  
  
  Master Data: Ensure that all relevant master data (resources, locations, etc.) is correctly maintained in the system.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address known issues or provide additional guidance related to this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement the necessary solutions to resolve it.