How To Fix /SAPAPO/PROD522 - Primary resource (MODE) was not entered in table REQCAP

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/PROD -

• Message number: 522

• Message text: Primary resource (MODE) was not entered in table REQCAP

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/PROD522 - Primary resource (MODE) was not entered in table REQCAP ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/PROD522 indicates that a primary resource (MODE) was not entered in the table REQCAP (Requirement Capacity). This error typically occurs in the context of Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when trying to create or process a production order or a planned order that requires a specific resource configuration.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Resource Configuration: The primary resource (MODE) required for the production process is not defined in the REQCAP table. This can happen if the resource has not been set up correctly in the system.
  Incorrect Planning Version: The planning version being used may not have the necessary resource configurations.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the master data, such as the resource not being assigned to the relevant production process or not being activated.
  Resource Not Assigned: The production process may not have a primary resource assigned, which is necessary for capacity planning.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Resource Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code /SAPAPO/RES01 (Resource Overview) and check if the resource is defined correctly.
  Ensure that the primary resource (MODE) is assigned to the relevant production process.
  
  
  
  Maintain REQCAP Table:
  
  Use transaction code /SAPAPO/REQQ to maintain the REQCAP table.
  Ensure that the primary resource is entered for the relevant production process.
  
  
  
  Review Master Data:
  
  Check the master data for the product and ensure that the resource is assigned correctly.
  Verify that the production version is correctly set up and that it includes the necessary resource.
  
  
  
  Check Planning Version:
  
  Ensure that you are using the correct planning version that includes the necessary resource configurations.
  
  
  
  Recreate or Adjust Orders:
  
  If the issue persists, consider recreating the production order or planned order after making the necessary adjustments to the resource configuration.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  /SAPAPO/RES01: Resource Overview
  /SAPAPO/REQQ: Maintain Requirement Capacity
  /SAPAPO/PROD01: Product View
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for Advanced Planning and Optimization for detailed information on resource management and capacity planning.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and ensure that the primary resource is correctly configured in the system.