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Problem: Resource Analysis Is Blocked / Not Progressing

Problem examples:

  • "Start Resource Analysis button is disabled"
  • "I cannot create a VRIO report"
  • "Resources do not appear in Add from Library"
  • "Result remains Uncertain"

Quick Diagnosis​

SymptomLikely CauseFix
Start button disabledNo cycle selectedSelect planning period in global filter
Start button disabledPlan feature off (resource_inventory_vrio)Check the effective module entitlement with your administrator
Team Lead cannot createunit_level_strategy not enabled for team-level flowCheck the enabled module and write scope with your administrator
Create fails with limit error (422)max_resource_per_unit limit exceededReuse existing report or increase plan limit
Add from Library list is emptyNo matching resource records for selected typeCreate resources in Library first
Item result is UncertainV/R/I/O values are partially emptyOpen Edit VRIO and complete all four values

Step-by-Step Recovery​

Step 1: Verify cycle and module context​

  1. Ensure your planning period exists and is selected.
  2. Open Situation Analysis → Analysis Tools → VRIO / Resource Analysis.
  3. Confirm the module is included in the company's effective entitlements.

Step 2: Verify scope and permissions​

  1. Confirm your role can create/edit in VRIO.
  2. If you are Team Lead, verify your unit scope and plan settings.
  3. If unit-level strategy is disabled, ask Strategy Manager/Admin to create at allowed scope.

Step 3: Check plan limits​

If API returns a 422 limit message:

  • Your per-unit analysis limit is reached.
  • Options:
    • Continue with an existing report
    • Review existing reports and record usage
    • Ask admin to adjust plan limits

Step 4: Fill library before scoring​

If report detail cannot be populated:

  1. Go to Library → Resource Library
  2. Add tenant-level resources by type
  3. Return to report detail and add items from library

Step 5: Complete VRIO scoring​

For each report item, set all four dimensions:

  • Valuable
  • Rare
  • Inimitable
  • Organization

If one or more fields stay empty, result can remain Uncertain.

Reality Check: No Approval Button​

If you expect "Request Approval" for VRIO, that is outdated guidance.

Current product behavior:

  • VRIO reports are created and managed directly
  • There is no separate submit/approve/reject step for VRIO
  • Approval workflow is currently used for OKR processes

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