How To Fix CR036 - A capacity with no. & is already assigned to the work center

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CR - (1,099) Work Center; (100,200) Capacity

• Message number: 036

• Message text: A capacity with no. & is already assigned to the work center

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CR036 - A capacity with no. & is already assigned to the work center ?

  The SAP error message CR036 indicates that there is an attempt to assign a capacity (such as a machine or labor resource) to a work center that has already been assigned. This typically occurs in the context of capacity planning and work center management within SAP's Production Planning (PP) module.
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Assignment: The capacity you are trying to assign is already linked to the specified work center.
  Configuration Error: There may be a misconfiguration in the work center settings or capacity planning settings.
  Data Entry Error: The user may have inadvertently tried to assign the same capacity multiple times.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Existing Assignments:
  
  Navigate to the work center in question and review the existing capacities assigned to it. You can do this by using transaction code CR02 (Change Work Center) and checking the capacity tab.
  
  
  
  Remove Duplicate Assignment:
  
  If you find that the capacity is indeed already assigned and you need to make changes, you can either remove the existing assignment or modify it as necessary.
  
  
  
  Review Capacity Planning Settings:
  
  Ensure that the capacity planning settings are correctly configured. This includes checking the capacity categories and ensuring that they are set up properly for the work center.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more detailed guidance on managing work centers and capacities.
  
  
  
  User Training:
  
  If this error is occurring frequently, consider providing additional training for users on how to manage work centers and capacities effectively.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  CR01: Create Work Center
  CR02: Change Work Center
  CR03: Display Work Center
  CM01: Capacity Planning
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to work center capacity assignments.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for insights and solutions from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the CR036 error and manage your work center capacities effectively.