How To Fix /SAPAPO/PPM_MAINTAIN158 - You cannot use unit for bucket consumption of res. -> res. &1 &2 &3 &4

/SAPAPO/PPM_MAINTAIN158 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/PPM_MAINTAIN -

• Message number: 158

• Message text: You cannot use unit for bucket consumption of res. -> res. &1 &2 &3 &4

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/PPM_MAINTAIN158 - You cannot use unit for bucket consumption of res. -> res. &1 &2 &3 &4 ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/PPM_MAINTAIN158 indicates that there is an issue with the unit of measure (UoM) for bucket consumption of a resource in the Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) module. This error typically arises when the system is unable to process the specified unit of measure for the resource in question.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Unit of Measure: The unit of measure assigned to the resource may not be compatible with the bucket consumption settings.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the APO system related to the resource or the planning area.
  Resource Settings: The resource may not be set up correctly in terms of its consumption settings or the way it handles units of measure.
  Master Data Issues: There could be inconsistencies or errors in the master data related to the resource, such as the resource's UoM not being defined properly.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Resource Configuration:
  
  Go to the resource master data in APO and verify the