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
| Symptom | Likely Cause | Fix |
|---|---|---|
| Start button disabled | No cycle selected | Select strategic cycle in global filter |
| Start button disabled | Plan feature off (resource_inventory_vrio) | Enable plan feature / upgrade plan |
| Team Lead cannot create | unit_level_strategy not enabled for team-level flow | Ask admin to enable plan feature or create via authorized role |
| Create fails with limit error (422) | max_resource_per_unit limit exceeded | Reuse existing report or increase plan limit |
| Add from Library list is empty | No matching resource records for selected type | Create resources in Library first |
| Item result is Uncertain | V/R/I/O values are partially empty | Open Edit VRIO and complete all four values |
Step-by-Step Recovery
Step 1: Verify phase prerequisites
- Ensure your strategic cycle exists and is selected.
- Open Analysis → VRIO / Resource Analysis.
- Confirm the module is available in your plan.
Step 2: Verify scope and permissions
- Confirm your role can create/edit in VRIO.
- If you are Team Lead, verify your unit scope and plan settings.
- 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
- Remove obsolete reports
- Ask admin to adjust plan limits
Step 4: Fill library before scoring
If report detail cannot be populated:
- Go to Library → Resources
- Add tenant-level resources by type
- 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If you expect "Request Approval" for VRIO, that is outdated guidance.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