How To Fix CI253 - Operation &: Product operation quantity x execution factor is too large

CI253 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CI - Plant maintenance task list messages

• Message number: 253

• Message text: Operation &: Product operation quantity x execution factor is too large

What causes this issue?

The product of <ZH>operation quantity x execution factor</> exceeds the
operation quantity 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?

Check whether you require such a large quantity in a single operation.
You have several options for resolving this problem:
Divide the operation into several operations across which the operation
quantities can be shared.
Use other quantity units. If necessary, define your own quantity units
(for example, 1000 pieces)
Reduce the operation quantity
Reduce the execution factor
Reduce the task list factor

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

CI253 - Details

• The SAP error message CI253, which states "Operation &: Product operation quantity x execution factor is too large," typically occurs in the context of production planning and execution within SAP. This error indicates that the calculated quantity for a production operation exceeds the maximum allowable limit defined in the system.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Excessive Quantity Calculation: The error arises when the product operation quantity multiplied by the execution factor exceeds the maximum limit set in the system. This can happen due to:
  
  Incorrectly defined production quantities in the routing or bill of materials (BOM).
  An unusually high execution factor that is not aligned with the production capacity.
  Configuration settings that limit the maximum allowable quantity for operations.
  
  
  
  Data Entry Errors: Sometimes, manual data entry errors can lead to unrealistic quantities being set for production operations.
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: The system configuration may not be set up to handle the required production quantities, especially if the production process has changed or