How To Fix CP524 - No. of splits is greater than individual capacities in work center

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CP - Task list messages: Core data

• Message number: 524

• Message text: No. of splits is greater than individual capacities in work center

What causes this issue?

The number of splits you entered is greater than the number of
individual capacities available at the work center. In this case, the
system uses the smaller of the two values to calculate, which means it
uses the number of individual capacitites at the work center.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CP524 - No. of splits is greater than individual capacities in work center ?

  The SAP error message CP524 ("No. of splits is greater than individual capacities in work center") typically occurs in the context of production planning and scheduling when the system is trying to allocate production orders to work centers. This error indicates that the number of splits (or operations) that the system is attempting to schedule exceeds the available capacity of the work center.
  Cause:
  
  
  Capacity Overload: The total number of operations or splits that need to be processed exceeds the available capacity of the work center. This can happen if:
  
  The work center is already operating at full capacity.
  The production order has been split into more operations than the work center can handle at one time.
  The capacity settings for the work center are not configured correctly.
  
  
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The work center's capacity settings (like available hours, shifts, or individual capacities) may not be aligned with the production requirements.
  
  
  Scheduling Parameters: The scheduling parameters for the production order may be set in a way that leads to excessive splitting.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Review Work Center Capacity:
  
  Check the capacity settings of the work center in transaction code CR02 (Change Work Center).
  Ensure that the available capacity (in terms of hours and shifts) is sufficient to handle the planned production.
  
  
  
  Adjust Production Order Splits:
  
  Review the production order and see if it can be consolidated or if the number of splits can be reduced.
  You can adjust the splitting criteria in the production order settings.
  
  
  
  Modify Scheduling Parameters:
  
  Check the scheduling parameters in the production order to ensure they are set correctly. This includes lead times, processing times, and any other relevant parameters.
  
  
  
  Capacity Planning:
  
  Use transaction code CM01 (Capacity Planning) to analyze the capacity load on the work center and make necessary adjustments.
  Consider redistributing the workload across multiple work centers if possible.
  
  
  
  Increase Work Center Capacity:
  
  If feasible, consider increasing the capacity of the work center by adding more shifts or resources.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for specific configurations related to your organization's setup.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  CR02: Change Work Center
  CM01: Capacity Planning
  CO02: Change Production Order
  CO03: Display Production Order
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues related to this error message.
  
  
  Training and Documentation: Ensure that users involved in production planning and scheduling are trained on how to manage work center capacities effectively.
  
  
  By addressing the underlying causes and implementing the suggested solutions, you should be able to resolve the CP524 error and ensure smoother production scheduling in SAP.