How To Fix CR362 - You have reached the first selected capacity

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 362

• Message text: You have reached the first selected capacity

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CR362 - You have reached the first selected capacity ?

  The SAP error message CR362, "You have reached the first selected capacity," typically occurs in the context of capacity planning and production scheduling within the SAP system, particularly in the areas of Production Planning (PP) and Capacity Requirements Planning (CRP). This error indicates that the system has reached the maximum capacity limit for a specific resource or work center that has been selected for a production order or planning activity.
  Cause:
  
  
  Capacity Limit Reached: The primary cause of this error is that the total capacity allocated for a specific work center or resource has been fully utilized. This can happen if:
  
  There are too many production orders scheduled for the same time period.
  The capacity of the work center is not sufficient to handle the planned workload.
  The capacity planning settings are not configured correctly.
  
  
  
  Incorrect Planning Parameters: If the planning parameters (like available capacity, shift definitions, or working times) are not set correctly, it can lead to this error.
  
  
  Overlapping Orders: If multiple production orders are scheduled to run simultaneously on the same work center, it can exceed the available capacity.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Review Capacity Planning:
  
  Check the capacity planning settings for the work center in question. Ensure that the available capacity is correctly defined.
  Adjust the capacity of the work center if necessary, by modifying the available hours or adding shifts.
  
  
  
  Reschedule Production Orders:
  
  Review the production orders scheduled for the work center and consider rescheduling some of them to different time slots to avoid capacity overload.
  
  
  
  Increase Capacity:
  
  If feasible, consider increasing the capacity of the work center by adding additional resources, such as machines or labor.
  
  
  
  Use Alternative Work Centers:
  
  If there are alternative work centers available that can handle the production requirements, consider routing some of the production orders to those centers.
  
  
  
  Check for Errors in Order Creation:
  
  Ensure that there are no errors in the creation of production orders that might lead to incorrect capacity calculations.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You can use transaction codes like CM01 (Capacity Planning) or CM21 (Capacity Leveling) to analyze and manage capacity issues.
  Work Center Configuration: Review the configuration of the work center in transaction CR01 to ensure that it is set up correctly.
  Capacity Evaluation Reports: Use reports such as C223 (Capacity Evaluation) to analyze capacity utilization and identify potential bottlenecks.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues related to capacity planning and the CR362 error.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the CR362 error and implement a solution to resolve it.