How To Fix /SAPMP/PP_SFC011 - PRT & is not a pool header; automatic replacement not possible

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPMP/PP_SFC -

• Message number: 011

• Message text: PRT & is not a pool header; automatic replacement not possible

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPMP/PP_SFC011 - PRT & is not a pool header; automatic replacement not possible ?

  The SAP error message /SAPMP/PP_SFC011 PRT & is not a pool header; automatic replacement not possible typically occurs in the context of Production Planning and Control (PP) when dealing with Production Resources/Tools (PRTs). This error indicates that the system is trying to replace a PRT, but the specified PRT is not recognized as a pool header, which is necessary for the automatic replacement process.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect PRT Configuration: The PRT specified in the operation may not be set up correctly in the system. It might not be defined as a pool header in the PRT master data.
  Missing or Incorrect Assignment: The PRT may not be assigned correctly to the operation or the routing.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data related to the PRT, such as missing entries in the relevant tables.
  System Settings: The system settings for PRTs may not be configured to allow for automatic replacement.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check PRT Configuration:
  
  Go to the PRT master data and verify that the PRT is defined correctly.
  Ensure that the PRT is set up as a pool header if it is intended to be used in that capacity.
  
  
  
  Verify Assignment:
  
  Check the routing or production order to ensure that the PRT is correctly assigned to the operation.
  Make sure that the PRT is relevant for the operation and that it is not marked as inactive.
  
  
  
  Review Data Consistency:
  
  Use transaction codes like SE11 or SE16 to check the relevant database tables for any inconsistencies or missing entries related to the PRT.
  Ensure that all necessary data is present and correctly linked.
  
  
  
  Adjust System Settings:
  
  If applicable, review the configuration settings in the customizing (SPRO) related to PRTs and automatic replacement.
  Consult with your SAP Basis or technical team to ensure that the system settings are appropriate for your business processes.
  
  
  
  Manual Replacement:
  
  If automatic replacement is not possible, consider manually replacing the PRT in the production order or routing as a temporary workaround.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  Use transaction CR02 to check and modify PRT master data.
  Use transaction CO02 to check and modify production orders.
  
  
  
  Documentation: 
  
  Refer to SAP Help documentation for PRTs and their configuration.
  
  
  
  Support: 
  
  If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.