How To Fix /SAPCEM/PT101 - CEM capacity type & does not exist in work center &/&

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPCEM/PT -

• Message number: 101

• Message text: CEM capacity type & does not exist in work center &/&

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPCEM/PT101 - CEM capacity type & does not exist in work center &/& ?

  The SAP error message /SAPCEM/PT101 CEM capacity type & does not exist in work center &/& typically indicates that there is an issue with the configuration of the work center in the SAP system, specifically related to the capacity type being referenced.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Capacity Type: The capacity type specified in the error message does not exist in the work center configuration.
  Incorrect Work Center: The work center referenced may not be correctly set up or may not be the one intended for the operation.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data, such as missing entries in the relevant tables.
  Configuration Issues: The configuration for capacity planning or work center settings may not be properly defined.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Work Center Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code CR02 (Change Work Center) and enter the work center ID mentioned in the error message.
  Verify that the capacity type exists and is correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Add Missing Capacity Type:
  
  If the capacity type is missing, you can add it by navigating to the capacity section of the work center and defining the required capacity type.
  
  
  
  Review Capacity Planning Settings:
  
  Ensure that the capacity planning settings are correctly defined in the system. This includes checking the configuration in the relevant customizing settings (transaction code SPRO).
  
  
  
  Check for Data Consistency:
  
  Use transaction codes like SE11 to check the relevant database tables for any inconsistencies or missing entries related to the work center and capacity types.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for specific details on capacity types and work center configurations.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Capacity Types: In SAP, capacity types are used to define how resources are utilized in production planning. Common capacity types include machine, labor, and other resource types.
  Work Center: A work center is a location where operations are performed, and it can have multiple capacity types associated with it.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  CR01: Create Work Center
  CR02: Change Work Center
  CR03: Display Work Center
  SPRO: Customizing Implementation Guide
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the error message.