How To Fix CR162 - A capacity utilization rate cannot exceed 400% for tech. reasons

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 162

• Message text: A capacity utilization rate cannot exceed 400% for tech. reasons

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CR162 - A capacity utilization rate cannot exceed 400% for tech. reasons ?

  The SAP error message CR162 indicates that the capacity utilization rate for a particular resource or work center has exceeded the maximum limit of 400%. This error typically arises in the context of production planning and scheduling when the system calculates the capacity utilization based on the planned orders, production orders, or other related activities.
  Cause:
  
  
  Excessive Load: The planned production or orders assigned to a work center exceed its available capacity. This can happen if:
  
  There are too many orders scheduled for the same time period.
  The duration of the operations is underestimated.
  The work center is not properly defined with its available capacity.
  
  
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration of the work center or routing may not accurately reflect the actual capacity or capabilities of the resource.
  
  
  Data Entry Errors: Incorrect data entry in production orders, planned orders, or work center settings can lead to unrealistic capacity utilization calculations.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Review Capacity Planning:
  
  Check the capacity planning settings for the affected work center. Ensure that the available capacity is correctly defined.
  Analyze the planned orders and production orders to see if they can be rescheduled or adjusted.
  
  
  
  Adjust Orders:
  
  If possible, reduce the number of orders scheduled for the work center or spread them out over a longer time frame to avoid exceeding the capacity.
  
  
  
  Modify Work Center Settings:
  
  Review the work center configuration to ensure that the capacity is set correctly. This includes checking the available hours, shifts, and any other relevant parameters.
  
  
  
  Check Routing:
  
  Ensure that the routing for the production orders is accurate and reflects the actual processing times and capacities.
  
  
  
  Use Alternative Resources:
  
  If the workload is consistently exceeding capacity, consider using alternative work centers or resources to balance the load.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for specific guidance related to your system configuration.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like CM01 (Capacity Planning) or CM21 (Capacity Leveling) to analyze and adjust capacity utilization.
  Capacity Evaluation: Use reports such as C223 (Work Center Capacity) to evaluate the current capacity utilization and identify bottlenecks.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to capacity planning and error CR162.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.