How To Fix CI251 - Operation &: Product duration (normal) x execution factor is too large

CI251 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CI - Plant maintenance task list messages

• Message number: 251

• Message text: Operation &: Product duration (normal) x execution factor is too large

What causes this issue?

The product of <ZH>duration x execution factor</> exceeds the duration
display format. The product is determined during order processing and
would cause the program there to terminate.

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?

You can proceed as follows:
Increase the unit of time for duration (for example, days instead of
hours).
Reduce the duration
Reduce the execution factor
Reduce the task list factor

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CI251 - Operation &: Product duration (normal) x execution factor is too large ?

  The SAP error message CI251 indicates that the product duration multiplied by the execution factor exceeds the maximum allowable limit in the system. This typically occurs in the context of production planning and scheduling, where the system is trying to calculate the total duration for a production order or operation, and the resulting value is too large for the system to handle.
  
  Cause:
  
  Excessive Product Duration: The product duration (normal) set for the operation is too high.
  High Execution Factor: The execution factor (which may represent the number of units being produced or the number of operations being executed) is set too high.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the production planning module that are not aligned with the expected values.
  Data Entry Errors: Incorrect data entry in the routing or production order can lead to unrealistic duration or execution factor values.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Product Duration: Check the product duration defined in the routing for