How To Fix CP534 - 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: 534

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

What causes this issue?

You have entered a number of splits that 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 capacities at the work center.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CP534 - No. of splits is greater than individual capacities in work center ?

  The SAP error message CP534 ("No. of splits is greater than individual capacities in work center") typically occurs in the context of production planning and scheduling when the system attempts to split a production order or operation into more parts than the available capacity of the work center can handle. This can happen during the scheduling of operations in a production order when the system tries to allocate resources based on the defined capacities.
  Cause:
  
  Capacity Constraints: The work center has a defined capacity that is lower than the number of splits being requested for the operation. This can happen if the work center is overloaded or if the capacity settings are not configured correctly.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration of the work center may not accurately reflect the actual available capacity, leading to discrepancies when scheduling.
  Order Splitting Settings: The settings for order splitting in the production order may allow for more splits than the work center can accommodate.
  Resource Availability: There may be a lack of available resources (e.g., machines, labor) that can handle the requested number of splits.
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Work Center Capacity: Check the capacity settings of the work center in transaction code CR01 or CR02. Ensure that the available capacity is sufficient to handle the number of splits being requested.
  Adjust Order Splitting: If the order splitting settings are too aggressive, consider adjusting them in the production order or in the configuration settings to allow for fewer splits.
  Re-evaluate Production Order: Review the production order and its scheduling. You may need to adjust the start and finish dates or the quantities to ensure they fit within the available capacity.
  Capacity Planning: Use capacity planning tools in SAP to analyze and optimize the workload on the work center. This may involve redistributing work or adjusting production schedules.
  Check Resource Availability: Ensure that the necessary resources (machines, labor) are available and not over-allocated. You may need to reschedule other orders or increase capacity if possible.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  CR01/CR02: Create/Change Work Center
  CO02: Change Production Order
  CM01: Capacity Leveling
  
  
  Capacity Planning: Familiarize yourself with SAP's capacity planning functionalities, which can help in managing and optimizing work center loads.
  Production Order Settings: Review the settings related to production orders, including splitting and scheduling options, to ensure they align with your operational capabilities.
  
  By addressing the underlying causes and implementing the suggested solutions, you should be able to resolve the CP534 error and effectively manage your production scheduling in SAP.