How To Fix /SAPAPO/PPM_MAINTAIN513 - Res. &1 cannot be used in relationships with a cover flag (see long text)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/PPM_MAINTAIN -

• Message number: 513

• Message text: Res. &1 cannot be used in relationships with a cover flag (see long text)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/PPM_MAINTAIN513 - Res. &1 cannot be used in relationships with a cover flag (see long text) ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/PPM_MAINTAIN513 typically occurs in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO), particularly when dealing with production planning and scheduling. The error message indicates that a specific resource (denoted as &1 in the message) cannot be used in relationships that have a cover flag set.
  
  Cause:
  The error is generally caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  Resource Configuration: The resource in question may not be configured to support relationships with a cover flag. This could be due to settings in the resource master data or the way the resource is defined in the system.
  Cover Flag Usage: The cover flag is used to indicate that a resource can cover another resource's capacity. If the resource does not have the necessary attributes or settings to allow for this type of relationship, the error will be triggered.
  Incompatibility: The resource may be incompatible with the specific planning scenario or the type