How To Fix C7057 - No valid capacity for finite scheduling

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: C7 - Scheduling

• Message number: 057

• Message text: No valid capacity for finite scheduling

What causes this issue?

No capacity, next to which the indicator <ZH>relevant for finite
scheduling</> has been placed, is assigned to the work center.

How to fix this error?

You should place the indicator <ZH>relevant for finite scheduling</>
next to at least one capacity.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message C7057 - No valid capacity for finite scheduling ?

  The SAP error message C7057 "No valid capacity for finite scheduling" typically occurs during the scheduling process in SAP when the system cannot find available capacity to schedule a production order or a planned order. This can happen for various reasons, and understanding the cause is essential for resolving the issue.
  Causes:
  
  
  Capacity Constraints: The work center or production line may not have enough available capacity to accommodate the scheduled operations. This can be due to:
  
  Overlapping orders that consume the same resources.
  Maintenance or downtime scheduled for the work center.
  Incorrect capacity planning settings.
  
  
  
  Incorrect Master Data: Issues with master data can lead to this error, such as:
  
  Incorrectly defined work centers or production resources.
  Capacity categories not set up properly.
  Incorrectly defined production versions or routing.
  
  
  
  Scheduling Parameters: The scheduling parameters in the production order or planned order may not align with the available capacity.
  
  
  Finite Scheduling Settings: If finite scheduling is enabled, the system will only schedule operations if there is sufficient capacity available. If not, it will trigger this error.
  
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Work Center Capacity:
  
  Go to the work center in question and review the capacity settings. Ensure that the available capacity is sufficient for the planned production.
  Check for any maintenance or downtime that may be affecting capacity.
  
  
  
  Review Production Orders:
  
  Look for overlapping production orders that may be consuming the same resources. Adjust the scheduling of these orders if necessary.
  
  
  
  Adjust Scheduling Parameters:
  
  Review the scheduling parameters in the production order or planned order. Ensure they are set correctly to allow for scheduling.
  
  
  
  Update Master Data:
  
  Verify that the master data for work centers, routing, and production versions is accurate and complete. Make any necessary corrections.
  
  
  
  Use Alternative Scheduling:
  
  If finite scheduling is causing issues, consider switching to infinite scheduling temporarily to see if that resolves the problem. This can help identify if the issue is capacity-related.
  
  
  
  Capacity Planning:
  
  Conduct a capacity planning run to identify any bottlenecks or capacity issues in the production process.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You can use transaction codes like CM01 (Capacity Planning) or CO02 (Change Production Order) to analyze and adjust capacity settings.
  Reports: Utilize reports such as S_ALR_87013558 (Capacity Evaluation) to get insights into capacity utilization and availability.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the C7057 error and implement a solution to resolve it.