How To Fix 5Z501 - Capacity utilization level > 100 percent (check numerator/denominator)

5Z501 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5Z - IS-HR/PSG Public Sector Payroll - Germany

• Message number: 501

• Message text: Capacity utilization level > 100 percent (check numerator/denominator)

What causes this issue?

The individual working time of the employee (numerator) exceeds the
working time stipulated in a special agreement (denominator). This
results in a capacity utilization level of more than 100 percent.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Check the hours per week in the <LS>Work. Time</> field and correct if
required.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5Z501 - Capacity utilization level > 100 percent (check numerator/denominator) ?

  The SAP error message 5Z501, which indicates "Capacity utilization level > 100 percent (check numerator/denominator)," typically arises in the context of capacity planning and production scheduling within SAP. This error suggests that the calculated capacity utilization for a particular resource (like a machine or work center) exceeds 100%, which is not feasible.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Data Entry: The numerator (actual workload) or denominator (available capacity) may have been incorrectly entered or calculated.
  Capacity Planning Settings: The settings for the work center or production resource may not be configured correctly, leading to an unrealistic capacity calculation.
  Overlapping Operations: If multiple operations are scheduled to use the same resource simultaneously without proper staggering, it can lead to over-utilization.
  Incorrect Time Periods: The time periods used for calculating capacity may not align correctly, leading to inflated utilization figures.
  Capacity Categories: Different capacity categories (like available capacity, planned capacity, etc.) may not be set up correctly.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Data Entries: Review the actual