How To Fix /SAPAPO/SNP027 - Capacity data of variant &1 for resource &2 has not been maintained

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/SNP -

• Message number: 027

• Message text: Capacity data of variant &1 for resource &2 has not been maintained

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/SNP027 - Capacity data of variant &1 for resource &2 has not been maintained ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/SNP027 indicates that there is a missing capacity data for a specific variant of a resource in the SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) system. This error typically arises in the context of Supply Network Planning (SNP) when the system attempts to perform planning activities but cannot find the necessary capacity information for the specified resource variant.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Capacity Data: The primary cause of this error is that the capacity data for the specified resource variant has not been maintained in the system. This could happen if the resource was newly created or if the capacity data was not properly configured.
  Incorrect Resource Variant: The resource variant specified in the error message may not exist or may not be correctly linked to the resource in the system.
  Data Migration Issues: If data was migrated from another system or if there were changes in the configuration, it is possible that the capacity data was not transferred or updated correctly.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Maintain Capacity Data:
  
  Go to the transaction code /SAPAPO/RES01 (Resource Maintenance) or /SAPAPO/RES02 (Resource Planning) in the SAP APO system.
  Locate the resource and the specific variant mentioned in the error message.
  Ensure that the capacity data (such as available capacity, planning data, etc.) is correctly maintained for the resource variant.
  Save the changes.
  
  
  
  Check Resource Configuration:
  
  Verify that the resource and its variants are correctly configured in the system.
  Ensure that the resource is active and available for planning.
  
  
  
  Review Planning Book:
  
  If you are using a planning book, ensure that the planning book is correctly set up to include the resource and its variants.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review the SAP documentation or help files related to resource planning and capacity management in APO for additional guidance.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After maintaining the capacity data, re-run the planning process to check if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as /SAPAPO/RES01, /SAPAPO/RES02, and /SAPAPO/MC90 (for planning book configuration).
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues or provide additional troubleshooting steps related to this error.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to maintain resource and capacity data in the system.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message /SAPAPO/SNP027 and ensure that the capacity data for the specified resource variant is properly maintained.