How To Fix CR340 - The minimum available capacity is larger than the max. available capacity

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 340

• Message text: The minimum available capacity is larger than the max. available capacity

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CR340 - The minimum available capacity is larger than the max. available capacity ?

  The SAP error message CR340, which states "The minimum available capacity is larger than the maximum available capacity," typically occurs in the context of capacity planning and production scheduling within SAP's Production Planning (PP) module. This error indicates a discrepancy in the capacity settings for a work center or production resource.
  Cause:
  
  
  Configuration Issues: The minimum and maximum capacity values for a work center or resource may have been incorrectly configured. This can happen if the values were manually entered or if there was an error during data migration or system updates.
  
  
  Data Entry Errors: During the setup of work centers, planners may inadvertently enter a minimum capacity that exceeds the maximum capacity.
  
  
  Capacity Planning Settings: The settings for capacity planning may not align with the actual production capabilities, leading to inconsistencies.
  
  
  Resource Availability: If there are changes in resource availability (e.g., maintenance, breakdowns) that are not reflected in the system, it can lead to this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Review Work Center Settings: Go to the work center configuration in SAP (Transaction code CR01 or CR02) and check the minimum and maximum capacity settings. Ensure that the minimum capacity is less than or equal to the maximum capacity.
  
  
  Adjust Capacity Values: If you find that the minimum capacity is incorrectly set, adjust it to a value that is less than or equal to the maximum capacity.
  
  
  Check Capacity Planning Parameters: Review the capacity planning parameters and ensure they are set correctly according to the production requirements.
  
  
  Validate Resource Availability: Ensure that the resource availability is accurately reflected in the system. If there are planned downtimes or maintenance, make sure these are accounted for in the capacity settings.
  
  
  Test Changes: After making adjustments, test the changes by attempting to create or schedule production orders to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as CR01 (Create Work Center), CR02 (Change Work Center), and CR03 (Display Work Center) for managing work center settings.
  
  
  Capacity Planning Documentation: Review SAP documentation on capacity planning and work center configuration for best practices and guidelines.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues or provide additional guidance on capacity planning errors.
  
  
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that users have the necessary roles and authorizations to make changes to work center settings.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the CR340 error and ensure that your capacity planning settings are correctly configured.