How To Fix CP536 - 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: 536

• 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.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CP536 - No. of splits is greater than individual capacities in work center ?

  The SAP error message CP536 ("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, particularly when the order is set to be split across multiple work centers or resources.
  Cause:
  
  Capacity Constraints: The work center has a defined capacity that is being exceeded by the number of splits requested for the operation.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration of the work center may not accurately reflect its actual capacity or the number of available resources.
  Order Splitting Settings: The settings for order splitting in the production order may be configured in a way that requests more splits than the work center can accommodate.
  Scheduling Parameters: The scheduling parameters for the production order may not align with the available capacity of the work center.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Review Work Center Capacity:
  
  Check the capacity settings of the work center in transaction code CR02 (Change Work Center) or CR03 (Display Work Center).
  Ensure that the available capacity is sufficient for the number of splits being requested.
  
  
  
  Adjust Order Splitting:
  
  Review the production order settings to see if the splitting criteria can be adjusted. This can be done in the production order itself (transaction code CO02).
  Consider reducing the number of splits or adjusting the order quantity to fit within the available capacity.
  
  
  
  Modify Scheduling Parameters:
  
  Check the scheduling parameters in the production order and adjust them to ensure they align with the work center's capacity.
  You may need to change the scheduling type or the priority of the order.
  
  
  
  Capacity Planning:
  
  If the work center is consistently overloaded, consider increasing its capacity by adding more resources or adjusting the available working hours.
  Use transaction code CM01 (Capacity Planning) to analyze and adjust capacity requirements.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for specific configurations related to your system and business processes.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  CR02 / CR03: Work Center Maintenance
  CO02: Change Production Order
  CM01: Capacity Planning
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues or provide patches related to this error.
  Training: Consider training for users involved in production planning to better understand capacity management and scheduling in SAP.
  
  By addressing the underlying causes and adjusting the relevant settings, you should be able to resolve the CP536 error and ensure that production orders are scheduled effectively within the available capacity of your work centers.