How To Fix /SAPAPO/RES_MSG042 - Resource &1 and Resource &2 does not belong to the same location

/SAPAPO/RES_MSG042 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/RES_MSG -

• Message number: 042

• Message text: Resource &1 and Resource &2 does not belong to the same location

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/RES_MSG042 - Resource &1 and Resource &2 does not belong to the same location ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/RES_MSG042 indicates that there is an issue with resource allocation in the Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) module. Specifically, the error states that the two resources being referenced do not belong to the same location. This can occur in various scenarios, such as during planning, scheduling, or when trying to execute a production order.
  
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the resources involved in the operation or planning process are defined in different locations within the system. In SAP APO, resources are typically linked to specific locations, and operations that require multiple resources must ensure that all resources are associated with the same location.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Resource Definitions:
  
  Go to the resource master data in SAP APO and verify the location assignments for both resources involved in the error.
  Ensure that both resources are assigned to the same location.
  
  
  
  Modify Resource