How To Fix /SAPCEM/PT001 - Capacity type for capacity requirements has not been defined

/SAPCEM/PT001 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPCEM/PT -

• Message number: 001

• Message text: Capacity type for capacity requirements has not been defined

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPCEM/PT001 - Capacity type for capacity requirements has not been defined ?

  The SAP error message /SAPCEM/PT001 Capacity type for capacity requirements has not been defined typically occurs in the context of capacity planning and management within the SAP system, particularly when using the SAP Capacity Evaluation Management (CEM) module. This error indicates that the system is unable to find a defined capacity type for the capacity requirements being processed.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The capacity type has not been defined in the system for the specific planning scenario or context you are working with.
  Incorrect Settings: The settings for capacity planning may not be correctly configured in the relevant customizing settings.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the master data or configuration that lead to the system not recognizing the capacity type.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Define Capacity Type:
  
  Go to the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide (IMG).
  Navigate to Logistics > Production > Capacity Planning > Capacity Requirements > Define Capacity Types.
  Ensure that the